Lebanese judge: 16 port staffers arrested over Beirut blast

Leban's state-run news ncy says 16 employees at Beirut's port have been detained over this weeks explosion that killed more than 100 people and wounded thousands.

National News ncy quoted Government Commissioner to Military Court Judge Fi Akiki as saying on Thursday that 18 people have been questioned so far. All of m are port and customs officials, as well as individuals in charge of maintenance at hangar where 2,750 tons of explosive materials have been stored for years.

Akiki said that investigation began shortly after blast occurred on Tuesday evening and will continue to cover all suspects in explosion.