Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: On 23-03-2026, a lawyer filed a complaint stating that M.Sh. (born in 1996, Syrian national) had been kidnapped by unknown individuals in the Jdeideh area while he was inside a rented Range Rover SUV. Following a field inspection conducted by the Information Branch in the area, two spent shell casings were found—one from a Kalashnikov rifle and another from a military-grade handgun—along with a large bloodstain, which led investigators to suspect that a murder had occurred. Through further follow-up, the rented vehicle was located, and upon searching it, a mobile phone was found inside. The competent units of the branch immediately initiated field and intelligence procedures to uncover the circumstances of the incident. As a result of intensive investigations, the identity of one suspect was established: M.M. (born in 1991, Lebanese) On 28-03-2026, following a precise surveillance operation, a patrol from the Information Branch arrested him in the Zaarour area. A search of his residence led to the seizure of a large quantity of narcotics and military weapons. During interrogation, he confessed to drug trafficking and admitted knowing M.Sh., stating that a dispute had occurred between them at dawn on 23-03-2026 near his residence over drug-related matters. He further stated that the victim pursued him into the building’s parking area accompanied by two individuals in an “FJ” SUV, where the victim pointed a handgun at him and fired without hitting him. The suspect then fired back using a Kalashnikov rifle in his possession, striking M.Sh. and causing him to fall to the ground, while his companions fled. He added that he attempted to assist him, but realized he had died. He then placed the body in his vehicle and transported it to the town of Kfar Aaqab, where he burned it in an attempt to conceal the crime. A site inspection was conducted at the location in Kfar Aaqab where the body was burned, and samples were collected for laboratory analysis. A further search of the suspect’s residence in the same town resulted in the seizure of additional quantities of narcotics. Legal measures were taken against the suspect, and he was referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority based on the instructions of the relevant judiciary. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining suspects involved
23/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces renews its warning to citizens regarding the increasing attempts of online fraud via the WhatsApp application. Recently, it has been observed that unknown individuals are exploiting WhatsApp accounts belonging to known persons (friends or relatives) after hacking them, and contacting their contacts by sending fake invitation links to join groups (WhatsApp groups), under the pretext that they include mutual friends. It has also been found that these links lead to fraudulent pages that request the user to enter or share a verification code (OTP) received via SMS, enabling the fraudster to register the phone number on their device and gain full control over the victim’s WhatsApp account. After taking control of the account, the fraudster uses it to contact the victim’s contacts in the same manner and may also request sums of money via applications or money transfer services available in Lebanon, impersonating the account owner under various pretexts. First: The Directorate requests citizens to adhere to the following: Do not click on any group invitation link from an untrusted source, even if it appears to come from a friend or relative, without verifying directly with them. Do not share the verification code (OTP) with any person or entity under any circumstances. Verify any financial request by contacting the account owner directly. Activate the Two-Step Verification feature on WhatsApp. Second: How to activate Two-Step Verification on WhatsApp: Open the WhatsApp application Go to “Settings” Select “Account” Tap on “Two-Step Verification” Select “Enable” Create a 6-digit PIN and keep it secure It is recommended to add an email address (optional) Press “Save / Done” After enabling this feature, a fraudster will not be able to access the account even if they obtain the verification code, without also knowing the PIN.
23/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat crime and apprehend offenders, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie arrested: M.D. (born in 1977, Lebanese) for the offense of harassing a minor girl. It was also established that he works as a caretaker at a public school. He has been handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal proceedings to be taken against him, based on the instructions of the relevant judicial authority. Notice:The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces emphasizes that protecting children is a shared responsibility between families, society, and security institutions. Early reporting of any suspicious situation is a fundamental pillar in preventing crimes before they occur. Parents are urged to strengthen communication with their children, closely monitor them, encourage them to report any concerning behavior, and not hesitate to immediately contact the competent authorities when needed, in order to ensure the safety of minors and protect society from any form of exploitation or abuse.
22/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking and distribution across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained intelligence regarding an unidentified individual involved in promoting narcotics in several areas of Mount Lebanon. Following investigations and inquiries, the branch was able to identify him as: Q.S. (born in 2004, Syrian national) After a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the branch’s patrols arrested him in flagrante delicto in the Roumieh area while he was distributing drugs aboard a black BMW vehicle fitted with a forged license plate, which was seized along with the car. A search of the suspect and the vehicle led to the seizure of: 15 plastic containers containing “base” substance 46 plastic containers containing cocaine 12 bags containing marijuana One bag marked with the letter “J” containing marijuana 6 bags containing cannabis resin (hashish) One bag marked with the number “250” containing cannabis resin Bags containing salvia One bag containing 1,210 Captagon pills A mobile phone, a sum of money, and a vehicle license plate During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him. Legal proceedings were initiated against him, and he was referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority based on the instructions of the relevant judicial authority.
22/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: Based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the detained individual: H.H. (born in 1975, Palestinian) He is suspected of committing fraud and scam operations عبر social media by posting advertisements offering beds and mattresses at reduced prices, accompanied by videos promoting these offers. When contacted by potential customers, he would request an advance payment via money transfer offices as a deposit. After receiving the money, he would cut off all means of communication. Accordingly, the General Directorate requests that anyone who has fallen victim to his actions or recognizes him contact the Information Branch – Beirut Branch at the following number: 01-705127, in preparation for taking the necessary legal measures.
21/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division 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: Mary Bal Charles Al-Aaraj (born in 2010, Lebanese) She left her family home in the town of Ghalboun – Jbeil on 15-04-2026 and has not returned to date. Therefore, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is requested to contact the Lehfed Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at the following number: 09-945852, in order to provide any relevant information.
21/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following: One of the contracting companies will resume the implementation of “installation of reflective road studs” works on the eastern lane of the highway extending from the Qartaba junction to Jbeil, starting from 22:00 this evening, 21-04-2026, until 05:00 the following morning, on a daily basis until 10-05-2026. These works will lead to the diversion of traffic to the coastal road, from the Nahr Ibrahim junction toward Jbeil. Citizens are kindly requested to take note and comply with the instructions and guidance of the Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as with traffic signs, in order to facilitate traffic flow.
21/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces units to combat crime across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained intelligence regarding the activities of a gang whose members carry out fraud and scam operations targeting Syrian nationals. The victims are lured through fake social media accounts and misled into believing that travel to European countries can be arranged for them in exchange for sums of money. Accordingly, the competent units within the branch initiated technical and intelligence measures to uncover the gang and arrest its members. As a result of investigations and inquiries, their identities were identified, including: M.J.N. (born in 1981, Syrian) A.J.N. (born in 1998, Syrian) Orders were given to locate and arrest them in coordination with the judiciary. Following careful surveillance, one of the branch’s patrols tracked them in the Ramlet el-Baida area, where they were arrested in flagrante delicto while attempting to receive an مبلغ of five thousand US dollars from one of the victims. During interrogation, they confessed to carrying out numerous fraud and scam operations in collaboration with a third accomplice. They would lure victims through fake social media accounts, deceive them with promises of facilitating travel to European countries in exchange for payments in US dollars, then disappear after collecting the money. Legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred to the competent authority based on the instructions of the relevant judiciary. Efforts are ongoing to arrest their accomplice.
20/4/2026
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.
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
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
