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Lebanon investigates second major explosives seizure in weeks
Lebanese security forces seized about half a tonne of explosives from a lorry travelling towards Beirut.
The truck was stopped at a checkpoint in the Bekaa Valley, and two men were detained.
Officials say the explosives included TNT and C4, and a security source said the package also contained nails and ball bearings.
The seizure came about two weeks after the army intercepted a similarly sized package of TNT near the Syrian border.
The discoveries have revived fears because explosives have been used in past political assassinations in Lebanon, including the 2005 killing of former prime minister Rafic Hariri.
Some people have linked the seizures to Hezbollah, but officials say the investigation is continuing.
The explosives were handed to the army, and a military court is investigating; Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has promised to pursue those responsible.
Lebanese security forces seized about half a tonne of explosives from a lorry bound for Beirut, the second major explosives seizure in weeks.
The explosives included about 250kg of TNT-type material and 250kg of C4, officials said.
Two men travelling in the lorry were detained, and the explosives were handed over to the army.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said there would be “no leniency” in the investigation.
The seizures have revived concerns about Lebanon’s history of political assassinations, though the investigation is continuing.
- Who
- Lebanese security forces seized the explosives and detained two men travelling in the lorry. The investigation is being handled by a military court.
- What
- About half a tonne of explosives was seized, including TNT-type material and C4.
- When
- The lorry was stopped last week. The article was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- At an Internal Security Forces checkpoint at Dahr Al Baidar in the Bekaa Valley, on a lorry bound for Beirut.
- Why
- Not stated
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The army intercepted a similarly sized package of TNT near the border with Syria.
Security forces stopped a lorry carrying explosives at a checkpoint at Dahr Al Baidar.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said the investigation would proceed with no leniency.
- TNT-type explosives
- About 250kg
- C4
- About 250kg
- Total explosives
- About half a tonne
- Checkpoint
- Dahr Al Baidar, Bekaa Valley
- Detained
- Two men travelling in the lorry
- Investigation
- In the hands of a military court
Sources
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