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News record9 October 2026Trafficking

Lebanese Army arrests a smuggler and seizes about 60 kg of hashish, 35 kg of Captagon and 22 kg of marijuana after a clash on the outskirts of Aarsal

The Lebanese Army Command's Directorate of Orientation said in a statement dated 9 October 2026 that an armed clash occurred on the outskirts of Aarsal between army personnel and a Lebanese citizen involved in smuggling, while he was attempting to smuggle drugs from Lebanese territory into Syria. The statement reports no injuries. It says he was arrested and that about 60 kg of hashish, 35 kg of Captagon and 22 kg of marijuana were seized from him, with a handgun and ammunition. The same statement reports a separate seizure of explosive materials, which this news item does not cover.

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Date9 Oct 2026

CategoryTrafficking

CountryLebanon

State / provinceBaalbek-Hermel

District / areaBaalbek

LocalityAarsal

AgencyLebanese Army

Coordinates34.18, 36.42

Coordinates are approximate.

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2026-10-09 Trafficking Lebanese Army arrests a smuggler and seizes about 60 kg of hashish, 35 kg of Captagon and 22 kg of marijuana after a clash on the outskirts of Aarsal The Lebanese Army Command's Directorate of Orientation said in a statement dated 9 October 2026 that an armed clash occurred on the outskirts of Aarsal between army personnel and a Lebanese citizen involved in smuggling, while he was attempting to smuggle drugs from Lebanese territory into Syria. The statement reports no injuries. It says he was arrested and that about 60 kg of hashish, 35 kg of Captagon and 22 kg of marijuana were seized from him, with a handgun and ammunition. The same statement reports a separate seizure of explosive materials, which this news item does not cover. https://www.lebarmy.gov.lb/en/content/armed-clash-between-lebanese-army-personnel-and-smuggler-and-foiling-attempts-smuggle-rocket https://www.lebarmy.gov.lb/sites/default/files/field/images/10 26/thumb/PNL09102026162324 01.jpg Lebanon Baalbek-Hermel Baalbek Aarsal 34° 10' 48.00" N, 36° 25' 12.00" E event site Lebanese Army