Army Raids Hideout in Rashaya, Detains Three Suspects
The army confiscated a large amount of weapons after raiding a suspected arms hideout in al-Bireh town in Rashaya, the National News Agency reported on Wednesday.
According to a communique issued by the army, the raid was carried out on Tuesday night and the army seized light military rifles, hand grenades, ammunition, various military equipment and communication devices.
It pointed out that three suspects were detained over the matter.
The statement said that the suspects were referred to the competent judicial authorities and an investigation into the incident was opened.
On Tuesday, the army confiscated a pick-up truck loaded with arms with a Lebanese man and six Syrians, who entered the country illegally, aboard in the border region of al-Qaa in the northern Bekaa.
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