The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts by specialized Internal Security Forces units to track down and apprehend perpetrators of crimes across Lebanon, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Detachment of the Territorial Gendarmerie Unit received information regarding the whereabouts of an individual suspected of carrying out several motorcycle thefts in various areas of Beirut’s southern suburbs. Following investigative efforts, a patrol from the Detachment succeeded in arresting him on 3 August 2026 in the Al-Qaem area of Beirut’s southern suburbs. He was identified as: M. T. (born in 1993, Lebanese national), who is wanted by the judiciary under several judicial warrants. A search of the suspect revealed tools used in thefts in his possession. The detainee and the seized items were handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal action, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
24/8/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: On 23 August 2026, following extensive investigations and inquiries, the Sidon Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit arrested: D. H. (born in 1982, Lebanese national), on charges of fraud. She has a criminal record for fraud, forgery, and issuing bad checks. During questioning, she admitted to the allegations against her. She acknowledged that she had deceived her victims by claiming that she could secure enrollment forms for various programs at private institutes. She would collect sums of money from them in return and then disappear. Accordingly, and pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces is circulating her photograph and asks anyone who has fallen victim to her activities to report to the Sidon Judicial Detachment, located in Haret Saida – Mar Elias Hill, or to call 07-754308 or 07-729147, so that the necessary legal procedures can be taken.
24/8/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ ongoing efforts to combat crime across Lebanon, the Information Branch obtained information about unidentified individuals involved in facilitating prostitution in the Metn and Kesrouan areas. They were also abducting women working in prostitution and demanding payments from their operators in exchange for their release. Following this information, the Branch’s specialized units intensified their field and technical operations to identify and apprehend those involved. Investigations led to the identification of several suspects, including: D. A. (born in 1984, Lebanese national), who has a criminal record and is wanted under several judicial warrants; M. A. (born in 1982, Lebanese national). On 23 July 2026, following close surveillance and monitoring, a Branch patrol arrested both suspects in the Mansourieh area while they were aboard a dark grey Kia, which was seized. During the arrest, they attempted to resist the officers, requiring the use of necessary force to bring them under control and apprehend them. During questioning, the first suspect admitted to working with others to facilitate prostitution and transporting women to hotels on behalf of several individuals, including: M. H. (born in 1994, Lebanese national). He also admitted to firing firearms. The second suspect admitted that he was aware of the first suspect’s involvement in transporting women and that he had accompanied him on several occasions, but denied any involvement in the abductions or demands for money. Both suspects also admitted to using drugs, specifically “Baz Cocaine.” During questioning, M. H. admitted to working with others to extort money from individuals operating rival prostitution networks in several areas of Mount Lebanon. They would lure women working for those networks by falsely claiming that clients were waiting for them. When the women arrived at the hotel designated as the meeting place, the suspects would stop the vehicle transporting them, take the woman’s phone, and instruct the driver to contact the person she worked for and inform them that she was being held until a payment of between US$500 and US$1,500 was made. The women were held in buildings or hotels in several areas, including Hazmieh, Mansourieh, Tabarja, Jounieh, Ghazir, Ain el-Remmaneh, Chiyah, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Zalka, and Antelias. The necessary legal measures were taken against the suspects, and they were referred, together with the seized vehicle, to the competent authority pursuant to judicial instructions. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining individuals involved.
24/8/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ ongoing efforts to track down and apprehend individuals wanted by the judiciary, a patrol from the Halba Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit arrested the following individual on 23 August 2026: J. D. (born in 1986, Lebanese national), nicknamed “Doctor Food,” who is wanted under two judicial warrants—an apprehension warrant and an arrest warrant—for a drug-related offence. His arrest came after a month of investigations and surveillance, during a carefully planned raid on his residence in the Rahbeh – Akkar area. It should be noted that the suspect would film his content and then deliberately leave his place of residence, frequently changing the vehicles and phone numbers he used in an attempt to evade surveillance and prevent the authorities from locating him. However, following continued investigative efforts, the competent unit succeeded in locating and arresting him. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred to the competent authority pursuant to judicial instructions.
23/8/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: On 21 August 2026, the body of an unidentified man, in an advanced state of decomposition and with facial features no longer clearly recognizable, was found in the Choueifat area near Spot Mall. The body was transferred to the morgue at Baabda Governmental Hospital. Description: A man in his thirties, wearing tight camouflage-patterned (“Marines”) trousers and a black jacket. Accordingly, and pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces asks his relatives or anyone with information that may help identify him to contact the Choueifat Police Station of the Territorial Gendarmerie Unit at 05-533140, so that the necessary legal procedures can be completed prior to the release of the body to his family.
23/8/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: A contracting company will carry out road milling and asphalt paving works along Pierre Gemayel Avenue, according to the following schedule: On 24 August 2026, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. the following day, works will take place on the lane from Corniche el-Mazraa toward Adlieh. Traffic coming from Barbir – Corniche el-Mazraa toward Adlieh will be closed and diverted from the intersection opposite Mohammad el-Hout Street, against the normal direction of traffic, toward the Museum – Adlieh Tunnel. Vehicles will then be directed out opposite the Seryan intersection, continuing toward Fiat Bridge – Ministry of Interior.Asphalt paving will also be carried out on the same stretch starting at 7:00 a.m. on 29 and 30 August 2026, with the same traffic diversions in place. On 25 and 26 August 2026, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. the following day, works will take place along Pierre Gemayel Avenue, from SKIN Pharmacy toward Corniche el-Mazraa – Mohammad el-Hout exit. Traffic coming from Adlieh toward Corniche el-Mazraa will be diverted against the normal direction of traffic through the Adlieh – Museum Tunnel until the Mohammad el-Hout Street exit, where motorists will turn right and resume the normal direction of traffic.Asphalt paving on this stretch will begin at 7:00 a.m. on 5 September 2026, with the same traffic measures in place. Citizens are kindly requested to take note and comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and the traffic signs installed at the aforementioned locations, in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
23/8/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: On 20 August 2026, the Information Branch arrested: B. S. (born in 1985, Lebanese national), on charges of theft and fraud. He is suspected of carrying out several thefts using a fraudulent scheme. He would contact jewelry stores and ask them to send jewelry via delivery workers. After receiving the order, he would make the delivery workers believe that he was going inside the building to get the money, before escaping through another exit in the building he had deliberately chosen to carry out the scheme. His crimes included the theft of jewelry and mobile phones. Accordingly, and pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces is circulating his photograph and asks anyone who has fallen victim to his activities and recognizes him to contact the Beirut Information Branch at 01-705127, so that the necessary legal procedures can be taken.
23/8/2026
As part of the Internal Security Forces’ ongoing efforts to curb armed robberies, snatch thefts, and motorcycle thefts across Lebanon, and following a recent increase in such crimes committed by members of a gang operating in several areas of Mount Lebanon, specialized units intensified their field and intelligence operations to identify and apprehend those involved. Following extensive investigations and inquiries, the Information Branch succeeded in identifying the gang members, including its alleged ringleader: H. H. (born in 2002, Lebanese national). He is wanted under 25 judicial warrants for offences including attempted murder, forming a criminal gang, shooting, armed robbery, theft, and snatch theft. He is also the subject of a search and investigation notice for snatch theft. On 10 August 2026, following close surveillance, the Branch’s Special Force spotted him in the Kafaat area while he was stealing a white NMAX motorcycle. When officers attempted to arrest him, he drew a handgun and attempted to fire at them, prompting the officers to open fire. He was wounded in his left foot. After attempting to flee, he was apprehended together with: A. H. (born in 2003, Lebanese national), who is also wanted by the judiciary and was attempting to assist him. The first suspect was taken to hospital for treatment. The stolen white NMAX motorcycle and a mobile phone were seized. During questioning, the first suspect admitted that, together with other accomplices, he had carried out numerous motorcycle thefts and snatched gold chains from the necks of passers-by in Kafaat, Choueifat, Maamoura, Sfeir, Hazmieh, Hadath, and Furn el-Chebbak. He added that he sold the stolen property inside the Bourj el-Barajneh refugee camp and used the proceeds to purchase drugs. He also admitted to using drugs. During questioning, the second suspect also admitted to the allegations against him. The seized motorcycle was returned to its owner. The necessary legal measures were taken against both suspects, and they were referred to the competent authority pursuant to judicial instructions. Efforts remain ongoing to apprehend the remaining members of the gang. Accordingly, and pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces is circulating a photograph of detainee H. H. and asks anyone who has fallen victim to his activities to report to the Mount Lebanon Information Branch or call 01-513732, so that the necessary legal procedures can be taken.
22/8/2026
Students from Mishmish School visit the Mishmish Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit on the occasion of the 165th Anniversary of the Internal Security Forces
11/6/2026
Students from Mishmish School visit the Mishmish Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit on the occasion of the 165th Anniversary of the Internal Security Forces
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: On the occasion of the 165th Anniversary of the Internal Security Forces, and within the framework of cooperation and coordination between the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces and educational institutions in Lebanon, 57 students from Mishmish Mixed Public School visited the Mishmish Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit on 03-06-2026, accompanied by the school principal, Mr. Youssef Berri, and a group of teachers. Upon their arrival, they were welcomed by the station personnel. The station commander, Major Ahmad Al Adraa, provided them with a detailed presentation on the duties of the Internal Security Forces and their role in serving citizens across various fields. In this context, discussions focused on the importance of cooperation between the Internal Security Forces and citizens, as well as ways to promote civic responsibility among students. The station commander also explained how violations are addressed, how judicial investigations are conducted under the authority and supervision of the judiciary, and how judicial directives are implemented. Several students then addressed questions to Major Al Adraa regarding the duties and responsibilities of the Internal Security Forces, and he provided them with comprehensive answers. Afterward, Mr. Berri delivered a speech in which he praised the efforts of the Internal Security Forces in serving citizens, highlighting their important role in serving society and the sacrifices they make. At the conclusion of the visit, the students toured the various sections of the police station. Sweets, informational brochures, and Internal Security Forces flags were distributed to the students, and commemorative photographs were taken to mark the occasion.
Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Internal Security Forces and the Lebanese French University
4/6/2026
Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Internal Security Forces and the Lebanese French University
The Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdallah, received this morning in his office at the General Headquarters Barracks a delegation from the Lebanese French University (ULF), comprising the University President and former Minister Dr. Michel Najjar, Director of Financial and Administrative Affairs Dr. Hani Haidoura, and retired Brigadier General Fawzi Hammadi. During the meeting, Major General Abdallah and Dr. Najjar signed a Memorandum of Understanding on academic cooperation between the two parties. The University President expressed the institution’s willingness to provide special scholarships to serving members of the Internal Security Forces, as well as to their families and the families of retired personnel. The signing ceremony was attended by the Head of the Staff Authority Unit, Brigadier General Dr. Alfred Hanna; the Commander of the Internal Security Forces Institute, Brigadier General Ahmad Abla; the Head of the Public Relations Division, Brigadier General Joseph Msallam; the Head of the Planning and Organization Division, Brigadier General Maroun El Khoury; the Head of the Administrative Affairs Division, Brigadier General Fadi El Hajj; and the Head of the Training Division, Brigadier General Troudi Al Qadi. This initiative comes within the framework of efforts to strengthen integration between security and academic institutions and to promote the concept of knowledge-based security, thereby contributing positively to the development of security performance and the enhancement of stability within Lebanese society.
Training session on gender sensitivity at the Women’s Prison in Tripoli, in cooperation between the Internal Security Forces and Dar Al-Amal Association.
2/6/2026
Training session on gender sensitivity at the Women’s Prison in Tripoli, in cooperation between the Internal Security Forces and Dar Al-Amal Association.
As part of the cooperation and coordination between the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces and civil society organizations, Dar Al-Amal Association organized a training session on “Gender Sensitivity” at the Women’s Prison in Tripoli on 20 May 2026. The session was attended by the Association’s social worker, Ms. Mona Issa, along with several association members and female prison guards. The training began with a welcome session and an explanation of its objectives, emphasizing the importance of gender-sensitive practices within the prison environment, particularly in relation to the treatment of female inmates and their specific needs. The session aimed to explain the concept of gender sensitivity, defined as an approach based on understanding the different needs and circumstances of women and men and taking them into account in daily practices to ensure fairness and non-discrimination. It also sought to raise awareness about the importance of addressing the specific needs of female inmates. Through interactive activities, the training highlighted key challenges faced by female prison officers, including issues related to motherhood, pregnancy, and difficult social circumstances that some inmates may have experienced before incarceration. The session also addressed the distinction between equity and equality, with participants emphasizing the importance of treating each inmate according to her individual circumstances and needs, while improving communication through active listening, support, and the reporting of complaints to the appropriate authorities. A dedicated segment focused on self-care and reflection, in recognition of the psychological and physical pressures faced by prison personnel in the course of their duties. At the conclusion of the training, participants expressed their satisfaction with the session, noting that it had enhanced their knowledge and provided them with new concepts and skills.
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Upon the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the photograph of the missing person: Amal Fouad Ismail (born in 1991, Lebanese). She left her residence in Zgharta, near the Antonine School, on 9 August 2026, heading toward the town of Amchit, and has not returned since. She is known to suffer from a neurological disorder and is undergoing appropriate medical treatment. Anyone who has seen her or has any information regarding her whereabouts is requested to contact the Zgharta Police Station, Regional Gendarmerie Unit, on 06-660015, and provide any relevant information.
11/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: At the request of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the photographs of the following missing persons: Fadia Hussein Salah El-Din (born in 1984, Lebanese), who suffers from neurological disorders; and her children: Elias Kassab (born in 2016, Lebanese), minor; Lilia Kassab (born in 2017, Lebanese), minor; Marian Kassab (born in 2019, Lebanese), minor. They left their residence in Mreijat – Bekaa on 30 July 2026, heading toward the Houch Al Oumara area, and have not returned since. Anyone who has seen them or has any information regarding their whereabouts is requested to contact the Maalaka Police Station, Regional Gendarmerie Unit, on 08-804978.
1/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: At the request of the competent judicial authorities, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the photograph of the missing minor: Assil Al-Sharji (born in 2014, Syrian) She left her family’s place of residence in the town of Eddé, Jbeil District, and has not returned to date. Anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is requested to contact the Jbeil Police Station of the Territorial Gendarmerie Unit at 09-584092 and provide any available information.
25/7/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: Upon the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the photograph of: Zahraa Abdul Ali Mouheibis (born in 2001, Iraqi national), who left Iraq on May 7, 2026, via Baghdad International Airport, traveling alone to Lebanon. Since that date, her whereabouts have remained unknown. Anyone who has seen her or has any information regarding her whereabouts is requested to contact the Ras Beirut Police Station of the Beirut Police Unit at 01-740942 and provide any relevant information.
11/7/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: Based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of: Mahmoud Fares Taameh (born in 2004, Syrian national) He left his home in Nahr Ibrahim on 03-07-2026 to go to his workplace in the same area, and has not returned to date. Therefore, anyone who has seen him or has any information about him or his whereabouts is kindly requested to contact the Jbeil Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at 09-548092 to provide any available information.
5/7/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: Based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the missing woman: Qahera Mohammad Halal (born in 1964, Lebanese) She left her home located in the Ouzai area on 03-07-2026 to an unknown destination and has not returned to date. Therefore, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is kindly requested to contact the Ouzai Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at 01-450897 to provide any available information.
4/7/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: Based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the two missing sisters: Salam Mazen Al-Makari (born in 2008, Lebanese) Maria Mazen Al-Makari (born in 2010, Lebanese) minor They left their home located in the Abi Samra area – Tripoli on 27-06-2026 and have not returned to date. Therefore, anyone who has seen them or has any information about them or their whereabouts is kindly requested to contact the Abi Samra Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at 06-434834 to provide any available information.
28/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces, based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, is circulating the photograph of a newborn baby girl who was found near the Municipal Stadium roundabout in the Saqi Tripoli area. Therefore, anyone who has any information about her or any of her relatives is requested to contact the Sweika Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at: 06-423387 to provide any available information.
21/6/2026
