The Lebanese army demolishes secret laboratories for manufacturing Captagon on the border with Syria.

In a decisive security step to enhance the fight against drugs and curb their spread, a unit of the Lebanese army, in cooperation with an intelligence patrol, carried out a wide-scale raid targeting methamphetamine manufacturing labs in the Harf Al-Samaqa area located in the Hermel region on the Lebanese-Syrian border. The Lebanese army command announced yesterday, Sunday, in an official statement that the operation resulted in seizing a quantity of raw materials used in manufacturing these drugs, in addition to closing down and demolishing the labs that were secretly producing methamphetamine pills. This security measure is part of intensive efforts by the Lebanese authorities to combat drug trafficking, which poses a direct threat to national security and social stability. This operation reflects a high level of coordination between army units and the intelligence directorate, as part of a series of security measures and operations aimed at cutting off the roots of drug manufacturing and distribution networks active in border areas, constantly attempting to smuggle drugs into and out of Lebanon. The Lebanese army reaffirms its full commitment to continuing these security campaigns to protect the Lebanese society from the danger of drugs, ensure border security, and prevent any illegal activities that may threaten citizens' safety and disrupt public life. As these operations continue, the Lebanese people look forward to further successes in combating organized crime, amidst increasing security and economic challenges, to enhance stability and deepen the rule of law in the country.