Syrian security forces thwarted a weapons smuggling attempt destined for Lebanon during a coordinated operation conducted on Monday in the village of Al-Jarajir, located in the An-Nabek District of the Rif Dimashq Governorate, according to information attributed to an Interior Ministry official and reported by the Syrian Arab News Agency. The official indicated that officers intercepted a vehicle during a raid and seized a cache that included nine Konkurs guided missiles, 68 rocket-propelled grenade charges, two 107 mm rockets, and five boxes of machine gun ammunition. The operation involved units from the Internal Security Directorate operating across Al-Qusayr in Homs Governorate and An-Nabek, reflecting inter-agency coordination aimed at disrupting illicit arms trafficking routes near the Syrian-Lebanese border. During the search of the smugglers’ hideout in Al-Jarajir, security personnel also recovered Russian-made ammunition magazines and a gun scope, underscoring the breadth of the seized materiel. Authorities confirmed that the weapons were intended for transfer into Lebanon, and emphasized that the raid formed part of broader Interior Ministry efforts to combat smuggling, reinforce border security, and safeguard national stability.
Previous Zabadani Interception Highlights Ongoing Syrian Border Security Campaign
The latest seizure follows a similar operation last month in the Zabadani region of the Damascus countryside, where Syrian security forces prevented the smuggling of a large quantity of rocket-propelled grenade shells bound for Lebanon, according to reporting by the Syrian Arab News Agency. Taken together, the incidents illustrate a sustained enforcement campaign focused on intercepting illicit weapons flows and maintaining control over key transit corridors. Officials have consistently framed these actions as measures designed to enhance public safety and uphold security commitments amid ongoing regional challenges. The Interior Ministry has credited coordinated field operations and intelligence-led raids for recent successes, noting that multiple directorates have been mobilized to address smuggling activities across governorates. The reporting by the Syrian Arab News Agency, citing official statements, provides the primary public account of the operations and their objectives, highlighting continuity in enforcement actions and an emphasis on border integrity.