Lebanese security seizes 500 kg of explosives from alleged Hezbollah members
Lebanese security forces intercepted 500 kg of explosives at a checkpoint in Zahle, detaining two men reportedly linked to Hezbollah.
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AILebanese Internal Security Forces have seized 500 kilograms of explosives from a vehicle at a security checkpoint in the Dahr al-Baydar area of the Bekaa region, detaining two individuals whom a Lebanese security source said are members of Hezbollah, before handing them over to the Lebanese Army's military police.
According to Al Hadath TV, citing the security source, the seized materials were evenly split between 250 kilograms of TNT and 250 kilograms of C4. The detainees were identified by their initials as "A.Sh.K" and "H.A.A".
The Internal Security Forces transferred the suspects to the military police, the source added, noting that the large quantity of explosives could indicate plans for a major assassination operation.
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The security source did not provide further details about the intended destination of the explosives or the possible target, and there has been no independent confirmation regarding the alleged plot.