Army Hunts for Smugglers, Car Thieves in Brital
The Lebanese army and security forces on Wednesday conducted a large-scale operation in the Bekaa valley town of Brital in search for smugglers and car thieves.
Voice of Lebanon radio station said the armed forces backed by armored vehicles and tanks closed all roads leading to the town and set up checkpoints during the operation which began after midnight Tuesday.
They also closed exits linking Brital to the road leading to Syria.
VDL said army helicopters also participated in the operation on Christmas Eve.