#LA Arrests 2 in East #Lebanon Raids

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The Lebanese Army detained two suspects for resisting arrest and opening fire in the eastern city of Baalbek, seizing a large quantity of weaponry, the military said Monday.

"An army force conducted raids [Sunday] night in search for suspects after a gun battle erupted in a neighborhood in Baalbek," the army said.

A Jeep Grand Cherokee was located in al-Tatri neighborhood, where the force seized 18 RPGs and their shots, 14 hand grenades, five Kalashnikov, a grenade launcher and a quantity of ammunition and various military equipment.

The two suspects and the confiscated item were referred to the competent authority.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team