Beirut:Judge Claude Ghanem has filed charges against 13 individuals in connection with a truck carrying explosives that was intercepted at the Dahr el-Baidar checkpoint. The individuals are reportedly linked to Hezbollah.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, the charges were filed against eight individuals, including two who are currently in custody, Ali al-Kurdi and Haitham Amhaz. The other five individuals have been identified only by their aliases, as their full names have not been established yet.

The charges include "undermining internal state security, committing offenses against state law, violating government decisions, possessing weapons and explosives, and forming illegal associations aimed at undermining state authority and prestige." These charges could result in penalties of up to 10 years of hard labor.

The case has been referred to First Military Investigative Judge Ghada Abou Alwan for further investigation and the issuance of necessary arrest warrants.