Syrian Forces in Tartous Thwart Arms Smuggling to Hezbollah in Lebanon, Seize Shahed-101 Drones

Jan 17, 2025, 12:11 PM

Syrian security forces have thwarted an attempt to smuggle weapons into Lebanon through an illegal border crossing in Tartous province. The operation, coordinated with the intelligence service, resulted in the seizure of a shipment that included rifles, machine guns, drones, and missiles. The weapons were believed to be destined for Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group, and were identified as including Iranian-made Shahed-101 kamikaze drones. The Syrian Public Security Directorate announced the successful interception, emphasizing continuous monitoring and surveillance efforts that led to the operation's success.