LBCI

Lebanese army arrests man over tunnel allegedly dug in search of gold in Fanar: Sources to LBCI

19-10-2026 | 08:42

Share

Share

Lebanese army arrests man over tunnel allegedly dug in search of gold in Fanar: Sources to LBCI

The Lebanese army has arrested a man in connection with the discovery of a tunnel in the Fanar area, sources told LBCI.

According to LBCI sources, the suspect, identified by his initials M.N., was born in 1976 and is from the town of Shmestar.

Preliminary information indicates that the detainee told investigators he had been digging the tunnel for approximately two months in search of gold.

He reportedly used manual digging tools, including a hammer, sledgehammer and iron bar, and claimed he was only a few meters away from reaching the gold.

The suspect remains under investigation by Lebanese army intelligence in the Metn district as authorities seek to verify his account and determine the actual purpose of the tunnel.

Lebanon News

arrests

tunnel

allegedly

search

Fanar:

Sources

Next

Qatari electricity lifeline for Lebanon includes two power plants, LNG supply deal: Reuters

President Aoun calls for tighter security, weapons confiscation and increased security deployment in southern villages

Previous

Recommended For You

FM Raggi meets Lebanese diaspora in Montreal, vows to restore state sovereignty and end unauthorized weapons

08:49

FM Raggi meets Lebanese diaspora in Montreal, vows to restore state sovereignty and end unauthorized weapons

Yashar party denies reports of Eisenkot holding talks on Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

08:33

Yashar party denies reports of Eisenkot holding talks on Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

Patriarch al-Rahi calls for Lebanon's neutrality, warns against new war

05:34

Patriarch al-Rahi calls for Lebanon's neutrality, warns against new war

Where is the state? Rising crime fuels security concerns in Lebanon

News Bulletin Reports

2026-11-07

Where is the state? Rising crime fuels security concerns in Lebanon

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Lebanon's fuel prices rise

Lebanon Economy

2026-09-11

Lebanon's fuel prices rise

Kyiv aiming for Ukraine-Russia-US talks this month: Zelensky

2026-09-08

Kyiv aiming for Ukraine-Russia-US talks this month: Zelensky

Aramco fuel tank near Riyadh airport on fire: AFP journalist

Middle East News

2026-09-19

Aramco fuel tank near Riyadh airport on fire: AFP journalist

Netanyahu orders deeper Israeli incursion into Lebanon to hit Hezbollah

2026-06-01

Netanyahu orders deeper Israeli incursion into Lebanon to hit Hezbollah

Videos

Exclusive LBCI interview: UN official optimistic about UNIFIL’s future — video

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-15

Exclusive LBCI interview: UN official optimistic about UNIFIL’s future — video

US on Hezbollah funding and Lebanon’s reconstruction: What did Tommy Pigott tell LBCI? Watch the interview

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-09

US on Hezbollah funding and Lebanon’s reconstruction: What did Tommy Pigott tell LBCI? Watch the interview

Kaja Kallas tells LBCI about Europe’s planned mission in Lebanon — interview

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-08

Kaja Kallas tells LBCI about Europe’s planned mission in Lebanon — interview

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

2026-09-18

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

Aoun arrives at Élysée Palace for meeting with Macron—Video

2026-09-17

Aoun arrives at Élysée Palace for meeting with Macron—Video

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

2026-08-06

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

2026-07-24

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

2026-07-20

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Yashar party denies reports of Eisenkot holding talks on Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

1

Yashar party denies reports of Eisenkot holding talks on Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

Netanyahu's political future hangs in the balance as Eisenkot faces four paths to forming government: The details

2

Netanyahu's political future hangs in the balance as Eisenkot faces four paths to forming government: The details

Eisenkot says Netanyahu's party welcome to join government under him as new PM

3

Eisenkot says Netanyahu's party welcome to join government under him as new PM

FM Raggi meets Lebanese diaspora in Montreal, vows to restore state sovereignty and end unauthorized weapons

4

FM Raggi meets Lebanese diaspora in Montreal, vows to restore state sovereignty and end unauthorized weapons

Patriarch al-Rahi calls for Lebanon's neutrality, warns against new war

5

Patriarch al-Rahi calls for Lebanon's neutrality, warns against new war

Israeli president tasks Eisenkot to form government, warns on US ties

6

Israeli president tasks Eisenkot to form government, warns on US ties

Iran suggests blasts are not US attacks as both sides report ships hit

7

Iran suggests blasts are not US attacks as both sides report ships hit

Israel defense minister says 'mission not complete' on Iran

8

Israel defense minister says 'mission not complete' on Iran

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More