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Lebanon seizes $2.5 million bound for Hezbollah, sources say

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Posted on February 28, 2025

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· Last updated: January 25, 2026

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BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's Beirut airport authorities seized $2.5 million in cash destined for militant group Hezbollah concealed with a man arriving from Turkey, three sources said on Friday. One

Lebanon seizes $2.5 million bound for Hezbollah,

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's Beirut airport authorities seized $2.5 million in cash destined for militant group Hezbollah concealed with a man arriving from Turkey, three sources said on Friday.

One of the sources said it was first time such a seizure had been made. There was no immediate comment from Hezbollah.

(Reporting by Maya Gebeily; Editing by Sharon Singleton)

Key Takeaways

Lebanon seized $2.5 million at Beirut airport.
The cash was reportedly destined for Hezbollah.
This is the first known seizure of its kind.
The cash was concealed with a traveler from Turkey.
Hezbollah has not commented on the incident.

Frequently Asked Questions

What amount of cash was seized in Lebanon?

Lebanon's authorities seized $2.5 million in cash.

Who was the cash intended for?

The cash was destined for the militant group Hezbollah.

Where was the cash seizure made?

The seizure took place at Beirut airport.

What was the origin of the cash?

The cash was concealed with a man arriving from Turkey.

Is this the first time such a seizure has occurred?

Yes, it was reported as the first time such a seizure had been made.

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