Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says the government will investigate and pursue suspects after security forces seize a truck carrying explosives. The truck is intercepted at the Dahr al-Baidar checkpoint, where 780 kilograms of explosives are reportedly found. Salam says two people are detained and that their statements indicate they were not aware of the explosives’ intended use and claim they were ordered to deliver the shipment.
Outlets report Salam’s vow to investigate and take action against threats to Lebanon’s national security and stability, with ABC News specifically citing suspected Hezbollah involvement. The reports describe the incident as part of an ongoing effort by Lebanese authorities to identify those responsible for transporting the explosives toward Beirut. While the detainees’ claims and the evidence cited by authorities vary in detail across coverage, all accounts focus on the seizure, the start of a government investigation, and the intention to track down those behind the plot.
