The Lebanese Army said on Thursday that security measures undertaken by it reduced the occurrence of suicide attacks in the country and led to the arrest of prominent fugitives.

The Lebanese Army said on Thursday that security measures undertaken by it reduced the occurrence of suicide attacks in the country and led to the arrest of prominent fugitives.

“The intensified security measure undertaken by the army units across the country reduced significantly the occurrence car bombings,” the army said in a communique issued by the army command.

It noted that car bombings was withdrawn from being discussed after it was a point of contention among the political arch-foes over the reasons behind the explosions and their motives.

“Security endeavors are ongoing to detect explosive-laden vehicles and the culprits involved,” the army said in its statement.

It pointed out that the army was able to arrest prominent fugitives and seize several booby-trapped vehicles thus tightening the grip on the terrorist groups.