A bomb exploded on Monday on a side road in Chtaura behind the Customs Building, east of Lebanon.

A bomb exploded on Monday on a side road in Chtaura behind the Customs Building, east of Lebanon.

The bomb, which was planted on the side of the road, was most likely to target a bus passengers, NNA field reporter said.
 
The van had just passed when the blast exploded near the customs office, police said. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

Instantly the Army cordoned off the area and opened an investigation into the incident.