In a statement, the army said its units were continuing to monitor and secure the Lebanese-Syrian border to prevent smuggling and illegal crossings.
The explosives were packed in bags, the statement said. The smugglers fled back into Syria, it added.
The seized materials were handed over to the relevant authorities, while coordination was underway to identify and arrest those involved, according to the army.
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