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Lebanese soldiers deployed at the scene of an Israeli strike on a residential building in Hazmieh, a suburb of Beirut, on March 23, 2026, during the war between Israel and Hezbollah. (Credit: Matthieu Karam/L'Orient-Le Jour) Add as preferred on Google BEIRUT — A "significant quantity of weapons and war munitions" was seized during a rare raid on a warehouse in the Mousharrafieh neighborhood, located in the southern suburbs of Beirut, the Lebanese Army announced on Friday, as the government aims to demonstrate its determination against the possession of illegal arms, despite Hezbollah's ongoing refusal to disarm.In a statement, the army said its Intelligence Directorate carried out a "major security operation" after closely monitoring and tracking weapons trafficking and transport activities. The raid led to the discovery of a warehouse containing "a significant quantity of weapons and war munitions," and the arrest of a Lebanese national identified by the initials A.A. The seized weapons were handed over to the relevant authorities and an investigation was opened under judicial... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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