BEIRUT: Lebanon's President Michel Aoun asked the security forces to step up operations against smuggling after Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia 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.
