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Syrian Authorities Discover Hezbollah Arms Smuggling Tunnel Extending To Lebanon

15 April, 2026.Syria.4 sources

Key Takeaways

Tunnel discovered in Homs extends into Lebanon.
Weapon depots and ammunition prepared for smuggling seized.
State media reported cross-border arms smuggling operation.

Tunnel Discovery

Syrian authorities discovered a tunnel in the southern countryside of the Homs Governorate that extends into Lebanon.

“Syrian authorities discovered on Wednesday a tunnel in the southern countryside of the Homs Governorate in the central part of the country, extending into Lebanon, and seized weapons depots and ammunition prepared for smuggling, according to official media”

Al-Jazeera Net

Internal security forces discovered a tunnel used in arms smuggling operations and seized several warehouses containing weapons and ammunition.

Al-Jazeera Net

The Syrian Ministry of Defense had previously announced the closure of similar border tunnels used by Lebanese militias.

The tunnel discovery comes weeks after Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara' agreed to activate coordination on border security.

The border between Lebanon and Syria runs along 375 kilometers and includes informal crossings often used for smuggling.

Hezbollah and Weapon Smuggling

Syrian authorities located a tunnel used by Hezbollah terrorists to smuggle weapons into Lebanon.

The regime's security personnel seized several warehouses containing weapons and ammunition prepared for smuggling.

MTV Lebanon

Approximately 6,000 electric components were seized, likely intended to create improvised explosive devices.

Hezbollah's position in Syria is believed to have been weakened since December 2024.

Sharaa has taken a tougher stance against the Shia regime of Iran and its proxies, including Hezbollah.

Border Security and Coordination

The tunnel discovery occurred in the context of increased efforts to secure the Syria-Lebanon border.

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MTV Lebanon

Damascus has regularly announced seizures of smuggled weapons and Captagon.

The new Syrian authorities are seeking to prevent smuggling of weapons to Hezbollah.

On March 10, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara' agreed to activate coordination on border security.