Lebanon.. The army foils the smuggling of a quarter ton of explosives from Syrian territory

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The Lebanese army announced today, Thursday, that it thwarted an attempt to smuggle approximately 245 kg of TNT, a highly explosive material, and 4 explosive devices from Syrian territory into Lebanese territory.

It clarified in a statement that this came "as a result of monitoring and surveillance operations at the northern and eastern borders."

The confiscated items also included 8 detonators and electric wires specifically for the explosives.

The army added in its statement that the smugglers fled towards Syrian territory as soon as a patrol from the army arrived at the location.

The seized items were handed over to the relevant authorities, and follow-up and coordination are underway to apprehend those involved.