Lebanon’s State Security Directorate has arrested a Moroccan-born Lebanese woman suspected of promoting and trafficking drugs across Lebanon, Iraq, Syria and Jordan.

In a statement, State Security said the woman, identified by her initials as M. G., was arrested following surveillance and monitoring operations as part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.

Investigators also discovered that Interpol had issued an international notice against her in connection with drug trafficking, adding an international dimension to the case.

Following instructions from the competent judicial authorities, the necessary legal procedures were carried out, and the suspect was referred to the Central Criminal Investigation Bureau for further questioning and legal action.