Large Shipment of Firearms on Way to Syria Confiscated

Local Editor

Homs Customs on Saturday confiscated a large shipment of firearms and ammunition found in a large truck carrying Lebanese license plates.

Director of Homs Customs Majdi al-Hekmieh said that the vehicle was seized at the Dabbousieh crossing point on the Syrian-Lebanese borders, and that it carried a large amount of ammo and firearms meant for smuggling into Syria.

He added that the confiscated firearms and ammo are still being inventoried.
According to sources, the Lebanese army foiled in 30th July a weapon smuggling attempt and arrested two involved persons in the area of Ras Beirut.

Moreover, the sources said that the convicted persons made more than 30 weapons smuggling operations from Beirut coast to Banias city in Syria.