An explosion was heard throughout the city of Tripoli, and it turned out that its source was the detonation of a 160 mm mortar shell found in the vicinity of the Spence area, carried out by the competent military expert in accordance with approved procedures.
The security services were on alert in Tripoli after the missile was found, and the competent authorities came to the scene and took the necessary measures to deal with it.
The Lebanon Debate correspondent reported that a 160 mm mortar shell was found in the vicinity of the Spence area – Tripoli, prompting the relevant security authorities to come and inspect it.
The parties who attended the site included a military expert from the Internal Security Forces – Judicial Police, in addition to the Tripoli Traffic Detachment and the Bab Al Raml Platoon, where the missile was inspected and the necessary measures were taken in preparation for detonating it at the site.
Citizens in the area were asked not to panic or be afraid when they heard the sound of the explosion, as it resulted from the process of detonating the shell by the competent authorities.
These measures come within the framework of the security measures adopted when military objects or remnants are found, as the competent authorities are responsible for examining them, securing the place, and dealing with them in a way that ensures the safety of citizens.
