The IDF apprehended several suspects attempting to smuggle weapons from Syria to Lebanon overnight, the military confirmed on Thursday.
After identifying suspicious movement in the Hermon mountain area during an overnight IDF activity happening alongside the IDF's Human Intelligence Unit 504, multiple suspects were arrested.
The suspects were transferred for further questioning, and the weapons were confiscated.
IDF arrests additional weapons smugglers
On Saturday, the IDF arrested additional suspects attempting to smuggle weapons in the same area.
The suspects tried to smuggle grenades, guns, anti-tank rockets, and ammunition. They were taken to questioning, and the weapons were confiscated.
This comes after residents of the North reported a weakening of deterrence in recent days, after Lebanese individuals, allegedly civilians, were seen approaching up to 80 meters from the border with Israel.