Weapons seizure: On 14 March 2025, Lebanese army units raided the homes of wanted individuals, and seized military-grade weapons, ammunition, and equipment in Qabrchmoun town (Aley, Mount Lebanon). Two individuals were arrested.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary On March 14, 2025, Lebanese forces conducted a weapons seizure operation in Kabrshmon, Aley District, Lebanon. Military-grade weapons, ammunition, and equipment were discovered with 2 arrests made, however direct supply-chain impact remains limited.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Security instability confirmed in Lebanon's Mount Lebanon region, with ongoing risks to overland transportation routes
• Aley District is adjacent to the Beirut-Damascus highway, potentially affecting regional logistics networks
• Currently, no direct operational disruptions assessed at major logistics hubs including ports and airports
• Part of Lebanon's overall political and economic instability, contributing to long-term investment environment deterioration

3) Watch points

• Whether additional security incidents occur in Aley District and Mount Lebanon region and potential for expansion
• Monitoring indirect impact on operations at Beirut Port and Rafic Hariri International Airport