The following statement was issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the ongoing efforts to combat pickpocketing and theft by specialized units of the Internal Security Forces across Lebanon, the Information Division received information regarding unidentified individuals stealing motorcycles and using them to commit pickpocketing in several areas of Mount Lebanon Governorate. The most recent incident occurred on November 22, 2025, when two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle stole a woman's purse from inside her car in the town of Damour. The purse contained cash, a gold chain, documents, and personal belongings. The perpetrators then fled to an unknown location. Following this incident, the Division's patrols initiated field and investigative procedures to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. As a result of the investigation, the division's personnel were able to identify the house in Baalshmayeh, Aley, that the perpetrators of the robbery had gone to. Consequently, the identities of all members of the robbery gang were determined, including the homeowner, the mastermind, named: - F.F. (born in 1992, Lebanese), a repeat offender with a history of theft. Orders were given to monitor and arrest him as quickly as possible, in coordination with the judiciary. On December 16, 2025, after careful surveillance, a division patrol apprehended him in Soufar while he was riding a black N Max motorcycle, which was found to have been stolen from Nabatieh on October 21, 2025. The motorcycle was recovered. He confessed to the charges against him, specifically forming a motorcycle theft gang. The gang members would bring the stolen motorcycles to an abandoned building near his residence, from where they would be transported north to be sold to someone who would then smuggle them into Syria. He stated that two members of his gang were responsible for the theft of the bag from inside the car in Damour, in addition to carrying out several pickpocketing incidents in the areas of Nahr al-Mawt, Antelias, and Souk al-Gharb. He also confessed that they had previously stolen a white van from Zouk Mosbeh to use in transporting stolen motorcycles, but due to a malfunction while driving it, they were forced to burn it on the highway in the same area. A search of his home and the abandoned building yielded tools and clothing used in motorcycle thefts and pickpocketing, motorcycle parts, helmets, and identification papers belonging to individuals whose motorcycles had been stolen. The necessary legal action was taken against him, and he was handed over, along with the seized items, to the relevant authority, based on the instructions of the competent judiciary. Work is still underway to arrest the remaining members of the gang.
6/1/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces - Public Relations Division The following statement: Recently, news circulated in some media outlets and on social media regarding the death of an inmate at Roumieh Central Prison, approximately one week after the death of another inmate at the same prison. It was alleged that the cause of death was due to the spread of tuberculosis within the prison. The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces wishes to clarify the following: 1- On December 27, 2025, the on-duty doctor at Roumieh Central Prison – Juvenile Detention Center – examined inmate H.B. Born in 1986, of Palestinian nationality, he was diagnosed with general deterioration and had vomited several times, necessitating his immediate transfer to a hospital for treatment. 2- On the same date, while at Al-Hayat Hospital awaiting the results of an X-ray and after his condition had improved, he suffered a sudden and severe heart attack and subsequently passed away. 3- After the forensic doctor examined the body, it was determined that the cause of death was sudden cardiac arrest. Traces of injections were found in his upper thighs (femoral artery). Laboratory tests were negative for the use of any narcotics or prohibited substances. He was suffering from mild inflammation and a slight decrease in his white blood cell count. 4- Investigations revealed that the deceased inmate had been drawing a quantity of his own blood and mixing it with some powdered medication—the type of which has not yet been determined due to pending test results—before injecting it into himself via the femoral artery. This led to complications affecting his heart and lungs. This information was provided by two inmates who had also been using this method of injection. Following the death of the aforementioned inmate, they approached the prison administration seeking assistance, fearing for their own health. On December 29, 30, and 31, 2025, in coordination with the security forces, specialized teams from the Ministry of Public Health reviewed the files of inmates transferred from the juvenile detention center to hospitals, including (H.B.). X-rays were also performed on every inmate exhibiting a cough or any other health symptom, and all results were negative. It was also found that the tuberculosis (TB) and cholera tests were negative for everyone. Therefore, there is no outbreak of TB, cholera, or any other epidemic in Roumieh Prison. The investigation is ongoing under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.
6/1/2026
On the occasion of Christmas, and in cooperation between the Internal Security Forces and the General Directorate of Prisons, a Christmas Mass was held at Jbeil Prison. The Mass was presided over by Bishop Michel Aoun, Maronite Bishop of Jbeil, assisted by a number of priests. Also in attendance were Captain Suleiman Mudhaffar, Commander of Jbeil Prison; Ms. Natalie Maroun, Governor of Jbeil; Ms. Rida Azar, member of the National Committee Against Torture and for Human Rights; Sister Maria Goretti, a prison director; and a number of prison staff and inmates. Bishop Aoun focused on the meaning of Christmas and its messages of hope and peace, emphasizing that a prisoner is not stripped of their humanity or rights, even while in detention. At the conclusion of the Mass, those present listened to the prisoners' requests for solutions to the complex issues they face within the prison.
25/12/2025
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces - Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts of the Internal Security Forces to combat various types of crime throughout Lebanon, including facilitating prostitution, and through investigations, inquiries, and patrols, a patrol from the Counter-Terrorism and Major Crimes Bureau of the Judicial Police Unit, in the Bouar area of Nahr Ibrahim, stopped a silver Daewoo belonging to an associate of a person wanted by the judiciary for facilitating prostitution. The patrol officers surrounded the vehicle and arrested its driver, identified as: - N.A. (born in 1967, Lebanese) And with him was: - R.H. (born in 1983, Syrian) He confessed that he was driving her to a client's house, and that his job was to transport women to clients' homes, on the orders of: - Kh.A. (Born in 1976, Lebanese), efforts are underway to apprehend him. He also confessed to the presence of four women, working in prostitution, at a chalet, where the patrol arrested them. They are of Syrian nationality: – W.Z. (born in 1999) – R.H. (born in 2000) – M.A. (born in 1988) – R.A. (born in 2003) All four were taken to the station along with the vehicle after being searched, and no contraband was found in their possession. The detainees were handed over to the relevant authorities in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial body, and efforts are continuing to apprehend the remaining individuals involved.
22/12/2025
The following statement was issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the daily monitoring conducted by the Internal Security Forces to reduce crime in various Lebanese regions, the Information Division received information about unknown individuals committing burglaries in homes in the Iqlim al-Kharroub region, particularly in the towns of Shheem and Aanout. The Division intensified its field and intelligence operations to identify and apprehend the members of the burglary gang. As a result of intensive investigations and inquiries, their identities were established. They are: - B. Sh. (born in 1993, Lebanese) - B. Sh. (born in 2001, Lebanese) Both have prior criminal records, and the first has an outstanding arrest warrant for theft. On November 21, 2025, following careful surveillance, a patrol from the division apprehended the two men in a targeted operation in the Zouk Mikael area. They were riding a motorcycle, which was also seized. During interrogation, they confessed to committing numerous burglaries in homes in the towns of Shahim and Aanout. They admitted to surveilling the houses, confirming they were unoccupied, and then breaking in after midnight. Among the stolen items were weapons, cash, and mobile phones, all of which they sold within the Sabra camp. The cash was spent on personal expenses. They also confessed to several failed burglary attempts. The motorcycle was impounded, and the necessary legal procedures were carried out against the two detainees. They were then handed over to the relevant authorities, as directed by the competent judicial body.
22/12/2025
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: 1- As part of the ongoing efforts of the Internal Security Forces to enhance security and apprehend lawbreakers, and following investigations, the Bekaa Investigation Detachment of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit received information that a doctor named: - R.K. (born in 1969, Palestinian) was practicing medicine without a license, inside a clinic in the town of Bar Elias. A force from the detachment raided the aforementioned clinic, in the presence of representatives from the relevant health department, and arrested the doctor while he was examining patients. They also seized a stamp bearing his name and a prescription pad. The clinic was sealed with red wax, and the detainee, along with the seized items, was handed over to the relevant unit to take the necessary legal action against him, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority. 2- In the same context, and based on information received by the aforementioned detachment regarding an individual selling smuggled medications in the Qaa Projects area, a patrol from the detachment raided the suspect's residence in the aforementioned area, where he was arrested. He is identified as: - A.M. (born in 1976, Lebanese). A large quantity of smuggled medications was seized during a search of his residence. The detainee and the seized items were handed over to the relevant unit for legal proceedings, as directed by the competent judicial authority.
22/12/2025
The following statement was issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: On 5-12-2025, citizen N. N. (born in 1952) reported that an unknown individual entered his home in the Sad al-Bouchrieh area, impersonating an employee of the United Nations. The individual then brandished a military handgun, detained him and his wife inside the bathroom, and proceeded to steal a bag containing jewelry worth fifty thousand US dollars and a sum of four thousand US dollars in cash. Immediately, the competent units of the Internal Security Forces initiated their procedures at the scene of the incident and its surroundings. As a result of technical and intelligence follow-up, the Information division was able, within a few hours, to identify those involved in the robbery. They are: R. Y. (born in 1967, Lebanese), a relative of the complainant. H. D. (born in 1970, Lebanese). H. S. (born in 1961, Syrian), with prior convictions for theft. On 6-12-2025, following careful surveillance and monitoring, patrols from the branch succeeded in locating the aforementioned individuals and carried out simultaneous arrest operations. The first was arrested in Zalka while driving a Volkswagen vehicle; USD 3,740 and a quantity of the stolen jewelry were seized from him. The second was arrested in the Sin El-Fil area, and USD 500 was seized from him. The third was arrested in the Naba’a area while riding the motorcycle used in the theft; counterfeit banknotes, a black cap, and a plastic pistol (used in the robbery) were seized from him. During interrogation, they confessed to the charges against them, stating that they had divided the stolen cash among themselves, that the first suspect had disposed of only two pieces of jewelry by selling them to two shops in the Bourj Hammoud area, and that the money seized from him was the proceeds of the sold jewelry. They also stated that the vehicle he was driving at the time of arrest had been purchased with the stolen money. The remaining stolen jewelry was recovered from him. The seized jewelry was returned to the complainant, and the vehicle and motorcycle were judicially impounded. The necessary legal measures were taken against the detainees, who were referred to the competent authority based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
18/12/2025
The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Information was received by the Information Branch regarding unidentified individuals selling spoiled and expired food products stored inside a warehouse in the Bekaa region. Accordingly, the Branch’s specialized units initiated field and intelligence measures to locate the warehouse, which was found to be situated in the town of Bar Elias and operated by two Syrian nationals: M. H. (born in 1996) A. H. (born in 2001) Orders were given to raid the warehouse and arrest those involved, in coordination with the judiciary. On 15/12/2025, following continuous surveillance of the aforementioned warehouse, a force from the Branch carried out a swift raid, arrested the two aforementioned suspects, and seized several tons of expired food products (flour, nuts, children’s sweets, various spices, tomato paste, and other items). A machine used to falsify expiration dates on spoiled or expired products was also confiscated. The detainees and the seized goods were handed over to a patrol from the Customs Police, and the warehouse was sealed with red wax pending inspection by representatives of the Ministries of Health and Economy.
17/12/2025
Launching ceremony for awareness videos on combating human trafficking
20/12/2023
Launching ceremony for awareness videos on combating human trafficking
Under the patronage of the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Imad Othman, represented by the Acting Commander of the Internal Security Forces Institute, Administrative Brigadier Bilal Al-Hajjar, and within the framework of the project “Strengthening Community Policing in Lebanon” funded by the European Union, and with the support of Caritas, it was launched on 12/14/2023. At the Internal Security Forces Institute - Aramoun / Barracks of Martyr Major Wissam Eid, a series of awareness videos on combating human trafficking. The ceremony was attended by the Philippine Ambassador to Lebanon, representatives of the embassies of the European Union, the United States of America, Bangladesh, a delegation from Caritas and another from the Community Police Strengthening Project, in addition to a number of representatives of civil society bodies in Lebanon, local and international associations and organizations, and events. Interested people, and officers from the Internal Security Forces. On the occasion, I delivered several speeches, which were summarized as follows: Speech by Major General Othman’s representative, Brigadier General Al-Hajjar: Dear audience, what brings us together today at the Internal Security Forces Institute, the mother institute for security institutions, is an absolute faith in confronting one of the most complex crimes. The crime of trafficking in persons is not an ordinary, traditional crime, but rather it affects a person's humanity and the human dignity inherent in him and legislated by all heavenly and earthly laws. Given the seriousness of this crime, the Internal Security Forces, since before the issuance of Law 164/2011 (Punishment of the Crime of Trafficking in Persons), introduced this concept within the legal, civil, and academic community, where our officers had the initial initiative and effective participation in producing several papers and documents related to the definition of the crime and its indicators. And the necessary strategies to combat it and respond to its repercussions. The necessary training curricula have also been prepared for our members. Various ranks. Since the legal and security response alone is not sufficient, networking has been done with local and international civil society in order to ensure a multi-sectoral response so that we can provide shelter, health and psychological services to the victims of this crime. Caritas was one of the first partners in this field because of its long experience and high standards in providing shelter and providing various services to marginalized groups, especially migrant domestic workers. Our partnership with this ancient organization began more than a decade ago and included joint training in addition to technical committees that laid the foundations of the response applicable in our society. This long and strong partnership has increased in roots and successes recently, especially through the project to strengthen community policing, which was gratefully funded by the European Union, which included several activities related to training and raising awareness, leading to the production of awareness films, the subject of our meeting. The Internal Security Forces are not alone in the first line of contact to detect and identify the victims of this crime, and they are not alone in the battlefield and confrontation. Rather, the combined efforts of all sectors will inevitably lead to revealing every problem that society suffers from. Therefore, we call on everyone to join this battle to achieve a safer society. Speech of the representative of the European Union Embassy: The campaign, which we are launching through a collaborative partnership with Caritas and the Internal Security Forces, aims to raise community awareness to prevent human trafficking. The European Union is proud to support this project, which falls within a larger initiative to strengthen the rights-based approach in the Internal Security Forces to provide protection to victims of child labour, forced prostitution and other forms of violations in Lebanon. Speech by the representative of the Community Policing Strengthening Project: Laia Castells: The peculiarity of this campaign is that, following the community policing model, Caritas and the Internal Security Forces worked together in its design, establishing a collaborative partnership that will last beyond the duration of the project. In addition, the campaign will help improve public confidence in police work, by further highlighting the security forces' commitment to promoting human rights and providing protection services to victims of child labour, forced prostitution and other forms of exploitation, and human trafficking. Speech by Father Michel Abboud, President of Caritas: Father Abboud began his speech with a famous saying of one of the thinkers, stating that “it is not only the evil ones who destroy the world, but rather it is those who stand by and watch that the world is destroyed,” stressing “the importance of citizens applying the campaign’s slogan, not turning a blind eye to any indicators or signs of human trafficking, and reporting The concerned authorities, led by the Internal Security Forces, will contribute to supporting the fight against this crime, thus protecting the victims and holding the perpetrators accountable.” Pointing out that “what the Lebanese need most today is security and peace, in light of their loss of social, health and even food security,” he stressed that “all people working in the field, from the Internal Security Forces and all the forces in Lebanon and even Caritas, must They enjoy economic protection, so that they can perform their role and protect citizens in the best possible way. Hence the importance of the continuity of projects that are not available in our country, which constitutes a guarantee of the continuity of the work of our employees, workers and volunteers with high ethics in accordance with international standards.”
Independence Day 2023
27/11/2023
Independence Day 2023
On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, on Thursday afternoon, November 23, 2023, students from the Department of History and International Relations at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Saint Joseph University (USJ) visited, accompanied by the Head of the Department, Dr. Christian Tuttle, and the Head of the Public Relations Division of the Internal Security Forces, Brigadier General Joseph Musallam, a number of members of the Internal Security Forces, where the tour began with a meeting with the Beirut Police Commander, Brigadier General Ahmed Abla. Dr. Tuttle began the meeting by conveying the greetings and appreciation of the University President, Father Professor Salim Dakkash, to Major General Othman. Then Brigadier General Abla explained to the students the major security tasks and responsibilities in the capital. By answering their questions. They then went to the operations room, the analysis room, and the monitoring and control room, and learned about the operation of the emergency number 112 and how to respond to citizens’ calls, the importance of forensic analysis to prevent the occurrence of crimes and quickly detect them, and the importance of the supervisory role played by the Beirut Police in maintaining security and pursuing criminals. They then moved to the Scientific Investigations Department in the Judicial Police Unit, and the officers, heads of the criminal laboratories, identity verification, central accidents, explosives, equipment, and supplies offices, explained to them the role of this department and how to detect crimes by adopting advanced scientific methods in removing evidence from crime scenes. The tour was completed with a visit to the 1st Beirut Regional Model Company, where the company commander briefed them on the principles of community policing under which it operates, and explained to them these principles, which are based on cooperation and partnership with the local community with the aim of maintaining security and enhancing stability, based on the shared responsibility with the community to implement the vision of Strategic Internal Security Forces “Together...towards a safer society.” At the conclusion of the visit, the students expressed their admiration for the scientific development achieved by the Internal Security Forces in several fields, and their pride in the professionalism of the officers and members, male and female, and the commitment and sacrifices they make in these difficult circumstances. They felt that there are professional people protecting them and watchful eyes looking after them. A national security institution has the right to have the support of people and society. We hope that this experience will be generalized to all universities in Lebanon, as it strengthens patriotism and belonging among Lebanese youth.
Major Claude Al Watar gave an awareness lecture
21/2/2023
Major Claude Al Watar gave an awareness lecture
Major Claude Al Watar, one of the officers of the Information Division, gave an awareness lecture in front of a number of students in the eighth primary and first secondary grades at Fatat Lebanon High School - Beit Hbaq/Jbeil on the subject of cybersecurity and educating children about the dangers of the Internet.
صــدر عــــن المديريّـة العـامّـة لقــوى الأمــن الـدّاخلي ـ شعبة العـلاقـات العـامّـة البــــــلاغ التّالــــــي: تُعمِّم المديريّة العامّة لقوى الأمن الدّاخلي، بناءً على إشارة القضاء المختص، صورة المفقودة: ماري بولس مبارك نهره (مواليد عام 1942، لبنانية) التي غادرت بتاريخ 19-12-2025 منزلها في الحدث، ولم تعد حتّى تاريخه. علمًا أنّها مصابة بمرض ألزهايمر. لذلك، يرجى من الذين شاهدوها ولديهم أيّ معلومات عنها أو عن مكانها، الاتّصال بفصيلة الحدث في وحدة الدرك الإقليمي على رقم الهاتف 466553- 05 للإدلاء بما لديهم من معلومات.
20/12/2025
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: Upon the request of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the missing person: Elias Michel Haddad (born in 1987, Lebanese) He left his family’s home in the town of Kfarmatta in 2023 and has not returned to this day. It is worth noting that he is a person with special needs. Therefore, anyone who has seen him or has any information about him or his whereabouts is kindly asked to contact the Baabda Judicial Detachment in the Judicial Police Unit at one of the following numbers: 05-922173 or 05-921115, and provide any information they may have.
8/10/2025
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces announces that on April 1, 2025, at approximately 9:30 AM, a child—believed to be around five years old—was found in the Al-Mina area of Tripoli, near Al-Nasr School. According to his own statements, the child’s name is Mohammed Omar Al-Ali, and he is of Syrian nationality. In accordance with the directives of the competent judiciary, the Internal Security Forces are circulating his photo and request that anyone who recognizes him or has information about his family contact the Mina Police Station at 06-616985. Your cooperation is essential to ensuring the child’s safe return to his family.
1/4/2025
The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division has issued the following statement: Based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces is circulating the photo of the missing minor: Hanzada Rabih Al-Ali (born in 2013, Syrian) Hanzada went missing on March 30, 2025, last seen facing Saida castle, and has not returned yet. Therefore, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is kindly requested to contact the Saida Police Station on the following number: 07-726920
1/4/2025
The following statement has been Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces, based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, is circulating the image of the following missing minor: Fatima Rabih Mnawwar (born in 2009, Palestinian nationality), Fatima left her family's home in Taamir Ain al-Hilweh Camp – Saida on March 31, 2025, and has not returned yet. Therefore, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is requested to contact the Saida Police Station on the following number 07-726920 to provide any relevant information.
1/4/2025
