Explosive Devices in Lebanon: Preliminary Findings

Lebanese authorities' initial probe of the explosive devices that detonated recently uncovered that the devices were pre-implanted with explosives before arriving in Lebanon. The devices, including pagers and radios, were activated via electronic messages, according to a UN letter reviewed by Reuters.

Lebanese authorities' preliminary investigation into the recent explosions involving communications devices in Lebanon has revealed that the devices were pre-implanted with explosives before their arrival in the country, according to a letter from the Lebanese mission to the United Nations, obtained by Reuters.

The investigation also determined that the devices, which included pagers and hand-held radios, were triggered by sending electronic messages to them, the letter sent to the U.N. Security Council states.

(With inputs from agencies.)