200 kg of explosives seized on Syria border, Hezbollah: 'Natural right'

The Lebanese army seized approximately 200 kg of explosives in the Hermel district, near the Syrian border. According to reports, the explosives were prepared for smuggling from Syria. Two suspects linked to Hezbollah were arrested. Hezbollah responded that this is a "natural right" and denied any connection between the explosives and political assassinations.

The Lebanese army seized approximately 200 kilograms of explosives today (Monday) in the Hermel district, near the border with Syria. According to reports, the explosives were packed in sacks and prepared for smuggling from Syrian territory into Lebanon. The smugglers fled back to Syria. Two suspects linked to Hezbollah were arrested in the case, one of whom is the son of a senior official in the organization. The military prosecutor intends to expand their investigation. Hezbollah responded that this is a "natural right" and rejected attempts to link the explosives to internal political assassinations. Prime Minister Salam emphasized that his government will act against weapons outside the legal framework.