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ARMY: FIRE EXCHANGE BETWEEN THE ARMY AND WANTED PERSONS DURING A RAID IN THE SHARAWNEH NEIGHBORHOOD – BAALBEK

Lebanese Army Command’s Orientation Directorate issued today the following statement: ‘On November 18, 2023, an army unit, supported by an Intelligence Directorate patrol, raided the homes of wanted persons in the Sharawneh neighborhood – Baalbek and were exposed to gunfire, but no casualties were reported among the soldiers. They responded in kind, which led to the injury of a wanted individual who opened fire on army patrols on previous dates using military weapons, which resulted in the injury of 3 soldiers. He was transferred to an area hospital for treatment.”

The statement added: “As a result of the raid, a quantity of drugs, weapons, and ammunition were seized, in addition to an illegal vehicle, which were all handed over to the relevant authorities and an investigation was launched.”

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon