Lebanese Army to Raid Closed Gas Stations
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The Lebanese army has announced that it will confiscate all quantities of gasoline seized at closed gas stations, confirming that the confiscated gasoline will be distributed directly to the people.
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Drivers queue at a gas station in Beirut, August 13, 2021 (AFP)
The Lebanese army announced the direct operations of raiding closed gas stations.
The army announced in a statement today, Saturday, that it will confiscate all seized gasoline found in closed gas stations and will directly distribute it to the people.
وحدات الجيش ستباشر عمليات دهم محطات تعبئة الوقود المقفلة وستصادر كل كميات البنزين التي يتمّ ضبطها مخزّنة في هذه المحطات على ان يُصار الى توزيعها مباشرة على المواطن دون بدل.#الجيش_اللبناني #LebaneseArmy pic.twitter.com/1CNAhcowr1
— الجيش اللبناني (@LebarmyOfficial) August 14, 2021
The Lebanese army's decision was hailed by social media activists, who called on the "protectors of the homeland to hit with an iron fist."
Activists also called for "raiding the homes of officials" who, according to the tweeters, bear the responsibility of corruption in the country.
The Internal Security Forces also stated that they will not stand by and watch citizens suffer as a result of the fuel crisis.
