The Army Command – Directorate of Orientation released a statement regarding the arrest of a citizen named RS. On March 19, 2023, a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate captured RS. in the Chiyah area. He was the mastermind behind an armed robbery that took place on March 16, 2023, at the OMT center in the Hazmieh area. RS. confessed to the crime and revealed that he planned the operation and split the money with his accomplices. He also admitted to stealing 30 motorcycles from various locations in Mount Lebanon and selling them inside Burj al-Barajneh camp. Upon his arrest, RS. was found to have a military pistol and some of the stolen money in his possession. The competent judiciary is overseeing the investigation with RS., and authorities are working to apprehend the remaining individuals involved in the crimes.
The Army Command – Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement:
On 3/19/2023, and after a short period of monitoring and follow-up, a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate in the Chiyah area arrested the citizen (RS.), who was the mastermind of the armed robbery he had carried out with others on the OMT center in the Hazmieh area on 3/16. / 2023, and he admitted that he planned the operation and shared the money with his partners. He also admitted to stealing 30 motorcycles from different areas in Mount Lebanon and selling them inside Burj al-Barajneh camp, and he was seized with a military pistol and part of the stolen money.
An investigation has been launched with the arrested person under the supervision of the competent judiciary, and follow-up is underway to arrest the rest of those involved.
In conclusion, the Army Command – Directorate of Orientation proved their capability once again by arresting the mastermind behind the armed robbery, as well as confiscating stolen money and a military pistol. The swift action taken by the Intelligence Directorate in the Chiyah area and their thorough follow-up led to this successful operation. The Army’s dedication to ensuring the safety and security of the Lebanese people is commendable, and we can only hope that their efforts will lead to the arrest of the rest of those involved in the robbery.