Lebanese security forces arrest three in Kfar Debian drug and arms raid

The Lebanese Internal Security Forces (ISF) announced the arrest of three individuals following a raid in the town of Kfar Debian. The operation, conducted by the Central Narcotics Office, targeted a suspected drug smuggling ring.

The suspects include a 52-year-old Lebanese national and two Syrian nationals, aged 28 and 19. During the search of the residence, authorities seized a variety of military-grade weapons, including an RPD machine gun, a Kalashnikov rifle, a Ruger rifle, a Dragunov sniper rifle, and two pistols with ammunition.

In addition to the weaponry, officers confiscated narcotics including marijuana, cocaine, and cocaine base, along with scales, a grinder, and equipment used for manufacturing cocaine base. The detainees and the seized items have been referred to the competent judiciary.