Attempts to smuggle weapons from Syria into Lebanon for Hezbollah continue. The geographic area around the town of al-Qusayr remains a central hub for smuggling routes. Approximately 20 Kornet anti-tank missiles were seized by Syrian security forces on October 11. The smuggling attempt was carried out using two motorcycles onto which the missiles were loaded. Smuggling by motorcycle can be faster and better suited to rough, hard-to-traverse terrain. The illegal land border crossings between Syria and Lebanon are improvised and can even be opened ad hoc for smuggling purposes. Although a motorcycle is very limited in its carrying capacity, as can be seen in the photos, it all comes down to determination and motivation in carrying out the smuggling.
