Lebanese security agencies are examining surveillance footage and communications data to identify the occupants of a vehicle that escorted a truck carrying C4 and TNT explosives seized at the Dahr al-Baydar checkpoint two weeks ago, a security source told Al Arabiya and Al Hadath.

The source said the escort vehicle had already passed through the checkpoint toward Beirut before security forces stopped the explosives truck. Its occupants subsequently disappeared from sight.

According to the source, the truck departed from the eastern city of Baalbek after loading C4 and TNT from a warehouse and traveled toward Beirut’s southern suburbs, Hezbollah’s stronghold, along the highway through Dahr al-Baydar. A second vehicle drove ahead of it to secure the route and conduct field reconnaissance.

The source also alleged that members of Hezbollah’s security coordination committee rushed to disable surveillance cameras along the road from Baalbek to Beirut after the truck was intercepted. Security forces nevertheless obtained footage from other cameras that the group had been unable to disable.

Investigators are now technically examining the available footage and analyzing communications data to establish the identities of those who were in the escort vehicle, the source said.

The truck’s drivers have been arrested and confessed to belonging to Hezbollah. The group has acknowledged ownership of the vehicle through one of its lawmakers, saying it was transporting military equipment intended for use against Israeli forces occupying parts of southern Lebanon. Hezbollah has denied accusations by its opponents that the shipment was intended for assassinations inside Lebanon and has demanded the return of the seized explosives, a request rejected by the authorities.

Judicial Council Referral on Hold

The case has not yet been referred to the Judicial Council, despite Justice Minister Adel Nassar’s request to the Cabinet last week. The government deferred a decision following political contacts led by Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, who called for the judicial and security investigations to be completed first.

The case is also raising questions about enforcement of the Cabinet’s March 2026 decision prohibiting Hezbollah from conducting military operations. Observers argue that those found responsible for the explosives shipment should face terrorism charges, including the detained drivers and anyone else implicated in the operation.