The Army Command - Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement: On 10/7/2026, during the implementation of exceptional measures to monitor and control the Lebanese-Syrian border, an armed clash took place in the town of Arsal between members of an army unit and smugglers, without causing casualties. The unit thwarted the smuggling operation and seized 5 pickup trucks that were heading to Lebanese territory, loaded with about 5 tons of copper and tin, in addition to a large amount of smoke. The aforementioned unit also arrested the citizen (A.H.) for his participation in the smuggling operation. The seized items were handed over to the competent authorities and an investigation was launched into the detainee under the supervision of the competent judiciary.