The Lebanese minister of transportation and public works, Fayez Rasamne, inspected on Wednesday Beirut Port, stressing that it’s security is controlled with an iron fist.

Rasamneh dismissed that allegations promoted by the Saudi Channel Al-Hadath to claim that Hezbollah uses Beirut Port to smuggle weapons.

The minister held a number of meetings with the port officers, affirming that the same measures taken at the airport are taken at the harbor.

“We will not accept such allegations, and those who throw accusations must provide evidence.”

“We will operate at the port with the same determination we applied at the airport. I have requested enhanced and tightened surveillance at the Beirut port,” the Minister added.

“We will not allow any questioning of the port’s operational capacity, nor will we accept the statements made yesterday. If there is anything, let them provide evidence,” Rasamny added, stressing that “the security issue is important and a top priority.”

“We must work on determining the legal status of the port and its board of directors, revisiting, amending, and activating the relevant laws. The temporary committee will brief me on all matters requiring action, and we will develop them,” the Minister explained.

Source: Al-Manar English Website