Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts by Internal Security Forces units to combat crime in various regions and apprehend perpetrators, particularly those involved in robbery, pickpocketing, and motorcycle theft, a patrol from the Beirut Investigation Detachment of the Beirut Police Unit in the Ras al-Nabaa area became suspicious of a man attempting to steal a white NMAX motorcycle parked in the area. The patrol immediately apprehended him in the act. He was identified as: - R. Sh. (born in 1991, Palestinian) During questioning, he confessed to the attempted theft of the motorcycle. He also admitted to previously stealing several motorcycles, transporting them to the Burj al-Barajneh camp to sell them, and then using the proceeds to buy and use drugs. The stolen bicycle was returned to its owner, and (R. Sh.) deposited the item in question to take the necessary legal action against him based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
28/1/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces - Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the daily monitoring conducted by the Internal Security Forces to combat motorcycle thefts in various Lebanese regions, orders were given to the specialized units within the Information Division to intensify their patrols in areas where such thefts are frequent, to identify those involved, and to arrest them. On January 15, 2026, as a result of surveillance and monitoring operations, one of the Division's patrols suspected an unknown individual of stealing a motorcycle in the Kahaleh area by breaking its handlebars. An ambush was immediately set up, and he was arrested in the area after attempting to flee. He was identified as: - E. Sh. (Born in 1999, Lebanese) During questioning, he confessed to the charges against him, specifically that he attempted to steal the motorcycle in the Kahaleh neighborhood by breaking its handlebars, and that he intended to sell it to someone in the Sabra neighborhood. He also admitted to using cocaine, stating that he had used it prior to his arrest. The necessary legal procedures were carried out, and he was referred to the relevant authorities, as directed by the competent judicial body.
28/1/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: Further to our previous statement, issued on January 15, 2026, concerning the seizure of a Captagon manufacturing facility in Tell Abyad, Baalbek. Following cooperation between the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Central Narcotics Bureau of the Judicial Police Unit, and the Saudi Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, and as a result of an exchange of information indicating the activity of individuals involved in manufacturing narcotics, particularly Captagon pills, in the Tell Abyad area, where a factory, warehouse, and quantity of raw materials for this purpose were located. Consequently, a force from the Special Group and the Strike Force of the Information Division, in coordination with and with the support of the Lebanese Army, conducted a security operation in the Tell Abyad area of Baalbek, which resulted in the seizure of a Captagon manufacturing facility, a quantity of narcotics, weapons, and prohibited materials. As a result of immediate follow-up, it was determined that the owner of this facility is: - R. J. (Born in 1987, Lebanese) Wanted on 23 warrants for crimes including drug manufacturing and trafficking, arms trafficking, forming criminal gangs, and others. His residence has been identified; he lives with his family, father, and employees in a complex of adjacent buildings connected to the warehouse and factory. Following a meticulous surveillance operation and a thorough security assessment of the site, a comprehensive plan was devised. The factory was raided in a swift operation at dawn on January 15, 2026. The owner and his son, (A.J., born 2008), were arrested for their involvement in drug-related crimes. Also arrested were his father, (A.J., born 1956), who was wanted on seven outstanding warrants; his assistant, (M.M., born 2000, Syrian), who was wanted on two warrants; and (A.H., born 2008, Lebanese). The following items were seized: a Captagon pill manufacturing facility concealed within a fully locked room in a professionally executed and well-camouflaged manner; mixing and kneading equipment; over one hundred metal printing heads used to press the pills; three generators; and approximately thirteen cardboard boxes of the drug "Kinaquino," used as a standalone narcotic or in combination with Captagon. Weighing approximately 20 kg, a burlap sack containing marijuana, a quantity of hashish, 11 different firearms with various types of ammunition, liquid substances used as precursors in drug manufacturing (approximately 4 large containers), bags containing a white powder used in the manufacture of Captagon, 820 Tramadol tablets, and an amount of cash were seized. The necessary legal procedures were carried out against them, the warehouse was sealed with red wax, and two vehicles connected to the criminal network's activities were impounded. The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces appreciates the cooperation with the General Directorate of Drug Control in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which led to these results.
28/1/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces to pursue perpetrators of all types of crimes across the various Lebanese regions and apprehend them, information was obtained regarding an unidentified individual involved in snatch theft operations in the governorates of Beirut and Mount Lebanon. Accordingly, the Information Branch intensified its field and intelligence measures. As a result of extensive investigations and inquiries, his identity was revealed as follows:H. A. (born in 1997, Lebanese national), who has a criminal record involving snatch theft, theft, robbery, and drug-related offenses. On 19/01/2026, following a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, a patrol from the aforementioned branch succeeded in arresting him in the Airport Road area while riding a black GR-type motorcycle, which was seized. A search of the suspect and the motorcycle led to the seizure of the following items: An envelope labeled ADVIL containing one pill An envelope labeled ROMIPRIL containing 22 pills A white container labeled AMOCLAN containing white pills A plastic container labeled DJGMAX containing white pills A white plastic container labeled DEPAKINE Very small white stone-like fragments Two plastic containers containing a white stone-like substance Three stolen mobile phones, leather bags and personal belongings (stolen), and a sum of money in various currencies During the investigation, he confessed to the charges attributed to him, including carrying out numerous snatch thefts of bags and mobile phones in Beirut and the following areas: the southern suburbs, Ouzai, Bir Hassan, Haret Hreik, Hay el-Sellom, Airport Road, Ghobeiry, and Mreijeh. He also admitted to discarding documents in garbage containers and spending the stolen money on personal pleasures and drug use. The detainee, the motorcycle, and the seized items were handed over to the concerned unit to carry out the required legal procedures, upon instructions from the competent judicial authority.
26/1/2026
On the occasion of the eighteenth anniversary of the martyrdom of Major Engineer Wissam Eid and his assistant Osama Mraeb, the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdullah, recited the Fatiha (the opening chapter of the Quran) at the tomb of the martyred Major Eid in the cemetery of the town of Deir Ammar on Sunday morning, January 25, 2026. Similarly, a delegation of Internal Security Forces officers, headed by the commander of the Zgharta Company in the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, Colonel Najib Shami, along with a delegation from the North Information Branch, headed by the branch chief, Colonel Omar Sharif, recited the Fatiha at the tomb of the martyred Major Eid and laid wreaths on behalf of the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdullah, the Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Dr. Alfred Hanna, the head of the Information Division, Brigadier General Mahmoud Qabarsali, and the officers and personnel of the division. They also offered their condolences at the home of the martyred Major Eid's family. Also, another delegation, headed by the commander of the Bab al-Raml platoon, Major Mustafa al-Shaarani, recited the Fatiha at the shrine of the martyr adjudant Osama Muraab in the cemetery of the town of the martyr Bab al-Raml, and laid wreaths of flowers in the name of the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdullah, in the name of the Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Dr. Alfred Hanna, in the name of the head of the Information Division, Brigadier General Mahmoud Qabarsali, and the officers and members of the division.
25/1/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces - Public Relations Division: The following statement: Several thefts have recently occurred from inside cars and vans loaded with goods along the highway stretching from Zahle to Ablah. Following this, the specialized units of the Internal Security Forces initiated field and investigative procedures to identify and apprehend the perpetrator. As a result of the investigations and inquiries, the Information Division was able to identify him as: - A.H. (born in 1983, Lebanese), a repeat offender with a history of theft and drug use, and against whom an arrest warrant had been issued for the same crimes. On January 19, 2026, following careful surveillance, a patrol from the division apprehended him in the town of Jalala. A search revealed he was in possession of a quantity of hashish. During interrogation, he confessed to committing more than six robberies of money from parked cars and vans, including in Zahle and Ferzol, as well as numerous burglaries. He also admitted to drug use. The detainee and the seized drugs were handed over to the relevant authorities for further legal action, as directed by the competent judicial body.
25/1/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces - Public Relations Division The following statement: On January 17, 2025, the manager of a restaurant in Batroun (A.L.B., born in 1983, Lebanese) reported that an unknown person had stolen approximately $4,932 from the restaurant's safe on the same date, without any signs of forced entry. Consequently, orders were given to the relevant units of the Internal Security Forces to conduct field and investigative procedures. As a result of intensive investigations and inquiries, the Information Division was able, within a short period, to identify the perpetrator, named: - A.B. (Born in 2000, Lebanese) On the same date, following a meticulous surveillance operation, a patrol from the division, within a few hours, successfully ambushed and arrested him in Halba. A search of his person yielded $3,858 USD and approximately 21 million Lebanese pounds. During interrogation, he confessed to the theft from the restaurant safe in Batroun. The necessary legal procedures were carried out, and he was handed over to the relevant authorities along with the seized items, as directed by the competent judicial body.
22/1/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the ongoing monitoring conducted by the Internal Security Forces, particularly in the area of food safety, on January 21, 2026, a force from the Bekaa Investigation Detachment of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, accompanied by a representative from the Ministry of Health, raided two chicken storage warehouses in the town of Saadnayel. It was found that the warehouses did not meet health and safety standards. According to the Ministry of Health report, serious and dangerous violations of health and safety standards were discovered, including: - Abnormal discoloration of the chicken. - Lack of necessary hygiene and refrigeration conditions, and leaving the chicken unrefrigerated for extended periods. As a result of the raid, ten people were arrested, nine of whom were Syrian nationals and one Lebanese. Two vans were also seized. The detainees and the seized items were handed over to the relevant authorities for legal proceedings, and the two warehouses were sealed with red wax, as instructed by the competent judicial authority. Additionally, more than three tons of chicken that did not meet health standards were seized and destroyed by the Bekaa Investigation Unit at a landfill belonging to the Zahle municipality, in accordance with approved health standards and in the presence of a representative from the Ministry of Health, as instructed by the competent judicial authority.
22/1/2026
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
