The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking across various Lebanese regions, the Beirut Investigation Unit of the Beirut Police obtained information on 16/04/2026 regarding two individuals engaged in drug distribution in the Ramlet El Bayda area. Following surveillance and monitoring operations, a well-coordinated ambush was carried out in the aforementioned area, resulting in the arrest of: A.H. (born in 1995, Lebanese)S.A. (born in 2003, Lebanese) A search of the suspects led to the seizure of a black bag containing a large quantity of substances prepared for distribution, including: 511 sachets of “Salvia” 60 vials containing a white narcotic substance In the same context, and based on precise intelligence obtained by the same unit regarding the activities of an individual involved in drug distribution in the Sami Solh area: On 07/04/2026, following careful surveillance and monitoring, a patrol from the unit arrested the suspect in the aforementioned area while riding a motorcycle without a registration plate. He was identified as: M.K. (born in 2004, Syrian) A search of the suspect and the motorcycle resulted in the seizure of narcotics divided and prepared for distribution, including: 80 Captagon pills (divided into four bags and ready for distribution) Two nylon bags containing cannabis (hashish) The detainees and the seized items were handed over to the competent authorities for the necessary legal proceedings, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
30/4/2026
The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: On 28/04/2026, information was obtained by the Beit El-Dine Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit regarding an unidentified individual who carried out a fraud and embezzlement operation through financial transfers from an office of a company specialized in money transfers in the Ghreifeh area. As a result of intensive investigations, inquiries, and cross-checking of information, the suspect’s means of transportation was identified. It was found that he had moved from the Wadi El-Zeineh area toward Syrian territory in preparation for fleeing outside Lebanon. Following surveillance and tracking by one of the unit’s patrols on the same date, his location was identified and he was arrested. He is identified as: H. N. (born in 1998, Syrian) Upon searching him, electrical tools were found in his possession, which he had stolen from a residence in the Ghreifeh area. It was also established that, prior to his arrest, he had transferred the money obtained through the fraud to his brother in Syria. During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him, including fraud and the theft of electrical equipment. The necessary legal measures were taken against the detainee, who was referred to the competent authority, and the stolen items were returned to their rightful owners. Accordingly, and based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces is circulating his photo and requests that anyone who has fallen victim to his actions or recognizes him report to the Beit El-Dine Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit in Baakline, or contact one of the following numbers: 25-300216 or 25-300187, in preparation for taking the necessary legal action.
30/4/2026
The following statement was issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to pursue and arrest individuals involved in drug-related crimes, and as a result of cooperation and coordination between the Central Anti-Narcotics Office within the Judicial Police Unit and the Anti-Narcotics Administration in the Syrian Arab Republic, information was received by the aforementioned office indicating that the Syrian administration had identified one of the individuals wanted by the Lebanese judiciary for drug trafficking crimes—particularly involving Captagon and cannabis (hashish)—while he was carrying out administrative procedures. He is identified as: F. F. (born in 1976, Lebanese), against whom a summary judgment, an arrest warrant, and a warrant of apprehension have been issued, all in connection with drug trafficking offenses. Accordingly, and in line with established procedures, the Syrian authorities were requested to take action to arrest him. On 19-03-2026, he was handed over by the Syrian side at the Masnaa border crossing following coordination between the office and the administration. The necessary legal measures were taken against him based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority. On a prior date, and as a result of ongoing cooperation between the Central Anti-Narcotics Office and the Anti-Narcotics Administration in Kuwait, through the Criminal Security Office at the Embassy of Kuwait and the Anti-Narcotics Administration in Syria, an international drug trafficking network was dismantled. The ringleader and his associate were arrested, and 85 kg of Captagon pills—equivalent to approximately 476,000 tablets—were seized. They had been professionally concealed among sacks of onions and were intended to be smuggled into the State of Kuwait.
29/4/2026
The following statement was issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the ongoing efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat all types of crimes across various Lebanese regions, information was received by the Zahle Judicial Detachment within the Judicial Police Unit regarding a group engaged in defrauding several individuals by selling them counterfeit gold bracelets. The suspects would present these bracelets to their victims and falsely claim they were genuine. When taken to jewelry shops for verification, the suspects would, through sleight of hand and in a professional manner, swap them for genuine bracelets, then provide the victims with the counterfeit ones in exchange for money. Following investigations and inquiries conducted by the Zahle Judicial Detachment within the Judicial Police Unit, their identities were established and they were arrested. They were identified as: T. H. (born in 1995, Syrian), using the alias “Abdullah”N. A. (born in 2002, Syrian), using the alias “Fatim”B. H. (born in 2008, Syrian), using the alias “Ahmad” Accordingly, and based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate is circulating their photos and requests that anyone who recognizes them or has fallen victim to their actions contact the Zahle Judicial Detachment at either of the following numbers: 08-807064 or 08-806523 to take the necessary legal measures.
29/4/2026
The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: A contracting company has begun excavation works to extend water pipelines in the area of the Borj Abi Haidar descent, heading towards Cola, on Abdel Basset Ghandour Street, starting from 18:00 on 29-04-2026 until 18:00 on 01-05-2026. These works will not lead to road closures, and vehicles will be removed if necessary. Citizens are kindly requested to take note and comply with the instructions of the Internal Security Forces personnel and traffic signage, in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
29/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: As part of the daily efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking and distribution across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information about an unknown individual dealing drugs in the Metn area. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the branch identified him as: A. T. (born in 1986, Lebanese) Following a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the branch’s patrols arrested him in flagrante delicto in the Antelias area while he was dealing drugs from a white Toyota vehicle, which was seized. Upon searching him and the vehicle, the following were found:6 plastic containers marked “100 $” containing cocaine2 plastic containers marked “NET” containing cocaine12 plastic containers containing cocaine3 paper envelopes marked “100 $” containing cocaine2 paper envelopes marked “5” containing cocaine Two mobile phones and an amount of money During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him. Legal procedures were carried out against him, and he was referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority based on the instruction of the competent judiciary.
28/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: Based on the instruction of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of a detainee held at the Bir Hassan station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, identified as: A. A. (born in 1991, Palestinian) She has carried out more than 100 mobile phone theft operations in the Airport Road and Sports City areas. She would ask her victims for a ride in their cars to another location, then steal their phones and sell them inside the Sabra camp for sums of money to purchase narcotic substances, as she is addicted to drugs. Additionally, video clips have been circulated عبر one of the online applications showing the detainee committing thefts. Therefore, the General Directorate requests those who have fallen victim to her actions and recognize her to report to the station located in Bir Hassan opposite the former “BHV”, or to call the number: 01-858473, in preparation for taking the necessary legal measures.
28/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: Based on the directive of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of an unidentified woman suspected of carrying out fraudulent operations in the city of Tripoli and its suburbs. She allegedly sold a counterfeit gold ounce in a professional manner to a jewelry shop owner in Tripoli after convincing him it was genuine. Therefore, the General Directorate requests anyone who has any information about her or her whereabouts to contact the Tripoli Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit at either of the following numbers: 06-423039 or 06-626393, in order to take the necessary legal measures. Note that the identity of anyone providing information will remain confidential, in accordance with the law.
27/4/2026
A Mass at Jbeil Prison on the occasion of Easter.
5/4/2026
A Mass at Jbeil Prison on the occasion of Easter.
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: In cooperation between the Internal Security Forces and the General Directorate of Prisons, a Mass was held at Jbeil Prison on the occasion of Easter. It was presided over by the Maronite Archbishop of Jbeil, Bishop Michel Aoun, assisted by several priests, and attended by the District Commissioner of Jbeil, Ms. Natalie Mrei Al-Khoury, the Commander of the Jbeil Station, Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Yamin, the Commander of Jbeil Prison, Captain Suleiman Mudaffar, the Mayor of Yanouh and Hdineh – Jbeil, Mr. Roger Antoine Al-Baaini, and members of the executive committee of the “General Directorate of Prisons in Lebanon,” including the Head of the Central Public Relations Committee, Mr. Joseph Mahfoud, the Head of the Social Affairs Department, Ms. Jamal Shalhoub, Sister Maria Goretti, as well as prison staff and a number of inmates. In his sermon, Bishop Aoun focused on the meanings of the occasion, thanking all those concerned with the rehabilitation of prisoners and emphasizing the importance of giving inmates a second chance to reintegrate into society.
Visit of students from the Faculty of Law at Université La Sagesse to the Ras Beirut Model Police Station.
27/2/2026
Visit of students from the Faculty of Law at Université La Sagesse to the Ras Beirut Model Police Station.
On 27-02-2026, the Ras Beirut Police Station of the Internal Security Forces welcomed students from the Faculty of Law at Université La Sagesse, under the supervision of specialized lawyers, for a field visit during which they were introduced to police duties and the concept of community policing. The students were also briefed on the mechanisms for handling cases involving juveniles in conflict with the law or at risk, as well as investigation procedures and detention and custody facilities, in accordance with the applicable legal standards.
A conference on disaster and crisis management at the Internal Security Forces Institute – Aaramoun.
20/2/2026
A conference on disaster and crisis management at the Internal Security Forces Institute – Aaramoun.
As part of strengthening coordination measures in disaster and crisis management, and drawing lessons learned from previous experiences and gaps that can be addressed—aiming to develop training content for all Internal Security Forces personnel in this field—a conference was held on the morning of 17/02/2026 at Major Martyr Wissam Eid Barracks – Internal Security Forces Institute / Aaramoun – Ambassador Major General Ahmed Al-Haj Hall, under the patronage of the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdullah, represented by the Commander of the ISF Institute, Brigadier General Ahmad Abla. The conference was attended by the Secretary-General of the National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS), Dr. Shadi Abdullah; the Head of Humanitarian Affairs at the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), Ms. Joelle Harfouch; representatives of the Lebanese Army, the General Directorate of State Security, the General Directorate of General Security, and the Higher Relief Commission; CNRS member Dr. Ruba Ziade; Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the American University of Beirut (AUB), Dr. Iman Nuwayhid; representatives of the Ministries of Education, Public Health, and Social Affairs; representatives of the Governor of Beirut; the General Directorate of Civil Defense; the Beirut Fire Brigade; Caritas Lebanon; the Lebanese Red Cross; associations and institutions; in addition to a number of concerned officers. The conference opened with the national anthem, followed by a welcoming speech by the master of ceremonies and moderator of the discussion panels, Brigadier General Amr Al-Yafawi, Head of the Research and Lessons Department at the ISF Institute. Brigadier General Abla then delivered a speech, stating that the conference constitutes a key milestone for exchanging expertise and enhancing cooperation among stakeholders in crisis and disaster management. He stressed that disasters do not distinguish between regions, which necessitates unified efforts. He explained that crisis management is based on three pillars: alignment with the national strategy, proactive prevention, and practical cooperation among partners. He emphasized that confronting disasters requires coordination among ministries, security agencies, civil defense, health institutions, and civil society organizations, concluding by reaffirming the ISF’s commitment to being an active partner in shaping a shared vision to strengthen Lebanon’s capacity to face crises and disasters. Subsequently, an overview of the general framework of the ISF’s role in disaster management was presented by the Head of the Operations Room at the ISF General Directorate, Major Youssef Rahmeh. Participants then took part in three interventions on “The Reality of Practical Experiences in Disaster Management,” moderated by Brigadier General Al-Yafawi. The meeting concluded with emphasis on the following points: the necessity of prior and continuous coordination before, during, and after crises; enhancing mutual awareness among responding entities; the need to intensify training and conduct regular joint exercises to ensure more effective implementation and continuous updating of written plans; and addressing shortages in material, logistical, and human capacities. In closing, participants expressed their appreciation for the importance and timeliness of the conference, stressing the need to maintain ongoing cooperation among various security agencies, official administrations, and the ISF. It was agreed to continue coordination and hold regular meetings, conferences, and training sessions to develop joint work, strengthen cooperation, and ensure proper implementation.
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces, based on the instruction of the competent judiciary, circulates the photo of the missing person: Mona Sobhi Abu Eid (born in 1997, Lebanese) She left her family home located in Al-Qadiriyeh – Al-Khiara in the Western Bekaa on 17-04-2026 to an unknown destination and has not returned to date. It is noted that she suffers from mental health issues, and this is the fifth time she has left her home in this manner. Therefore, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is requested to contact Jeb Jennine Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at the number: 08-661391 and provide any relevant information.
25/4/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the missing minor: -Ghaith Suleiman Al-Ahmad (born in 2010, Syrian nationality), who has been missing for approximately three months in the Kfour – Nabatieh area and has not returned to date. Therefore, anyone who has seen him or has any information about him or his whereabouts is requested to contact the El-Tall Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at the number: 06-448303, in order to provide any available information.
17/4/2026
The following statement was issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: Based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the missing minor: -Ahmad Fadi Al-Hussein (born in 2009, Lebanese), who left his family home located in Sahat Al-Nour / Tripoli on 14-02-2026 to an unknown destination and has not returned to date. Anyone who has seen him or has any information about him or his whereabouts is requested to contact the Al-Tall Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at 06-448303 and provide any available information.
17/2/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: Based on the directive of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the missing person: Abdul Rahman Ahmad Handoush (born in 1999, Lebanese) He left his workplace in the Khaldeh area on 10-02-2026 to an unknown destination and has not returned to date. Therefore, anyone who has seen him or has any information about him or his whereabouts is requested to contact the Dennieh Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at the following number: 06-490673, in order to provide any available information.
15/2/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: Pursuant to instructions from the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the missing person: Carol Omar El Kourani (born in 1999, Lebanese) She left on 10-02-2026 her family home located in Jdeidet El Qaytaa (Akkar) – Main Street, to an unknown destination and has not returned to date. Accordingly, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is requested to contact the Berqayel Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at: 06-370744, in order to provide any relevant information.
12/2/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates, based on instructions from the competent judicial authority, the photograph of the missing person: Roqayya Hussein Kamal Al-Din (born in 1994, Lebanese), who left, on 08/02/2026, her family’s residence located in Al-Damm wa Al-Farz area / Tripoli, to an unknown destination and has not returned to date. Accordingly, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is requested to contact the Al-Tall Police Station, affiliated with the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, at the following number: 06-448303, to provide any relevant information.
10/2/2026
صدر عن المديريّة العامّة لقوى الأمن الدّاخلي ـ شعبة العلاقات العامّة البلاغ التّالي: تُعمِّم المديريّة العامة لقوى الأمن الدّاخلي، بناءً على إشارة القضاء المختصّ، صورة المفقود: - علي عصام حميد (مواليد 2003، لبناني)الذي خرج بتاريخ 31-1-2026 من منزله الكائن في محلّة صيدا، ولغاية تاريخه لم يعد. لذلك، يُرجى من الذين شاهدوه أو لديهم أيّ معلومات عنه أو عن مكانه، الاتّصال بمخفر حارة صيدا في وحدة الدّرك الإقليمي على الرقم 720095-07 للإدلاء بما لديهم من معلومات.
1/2/2026
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
