The Municipality of Zahle - Muallaqa and Taanayel announced in a statement: “As part of the ongoing efforts to enhance security and stability within the city of Zahle, the Zahle Municipality Police - Moallaqa and Taanayel, during the implementation of a regular patrol in the late hours of Monday night, April 6, 2026, were able to suspect a red Kia car, which was tracked down and stopped after the chase. Upon duly searching the car, machine guns and wireless communication devices were found.” She added: “Municipal police officers arrested four people who were on board the car, in coordination with the competent security services, within the framework of existing cooperation between the various concerned authorities to maintain security and public order. The detainees were handed over, along with the seized items, to the Zahle police station, where the competent judicial authorities began their investigations.” She continued: “This security event took place less than 72 hours after the arrest of suspects with military weapons by the Bekaa Investigation Detachment on April 3, 2026. Accordingly, the Municipality of Zahle confirms its full commitment to continuing work and taking all necessary measures to preserve the safety of citizens and maintain stability in the city in coordination with the relevant security forces.”