BEIRUT: Lebanon's President Michel Aoun asked the security forces to step up operations against smuggling after º£½ÇÖ±²¥ banned imports of Lebanese produce, blaming an increase in the illicit drugs trade.
Aoun made his comments at the start of a meeting with caretaker prime minister Hassan Diab on the topic.
Lebanon tasked its interior minister with coordinating with º£½ÇÖ±²¥ to uncover the culprits and prevent a repeat of the previous incidents.
Lebanon also asked its public prosecutor to follow up with investigations on the issue and keep Saudi officials informed of results, a statement by the presidency said.
