The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the efforts to combat illegal hunting, particularly through the use of nets installed as traps that ensnare birds and block their migration routes, turning them into tools of extermination that decimate entire flocks, kill large numbers of birds, and threaten some species with extinction, thereby endangering biodiversity, disrupting the ecological balance, and depleting natural resources, the Bekaa Investigation Division, affiliated with the Territorial Gendarmerie Unit, continues its extensive field campaign to remove illegally installed bird-catching nets. The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces had previously announced, in an earlier statement, that during the first phase of the campaign, the Division had seized and removed /20,640/ square meters of nets in several areas of the Bekaa. As part of these ongoing efforts, the Division continued its operations over a period of three days, in operational and intelligence cooperation with the joint Lebanese-international operations team of the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) (MECSHAP–CABS). The operations covered the areas of Younine, Labweh, Arsal, Ras Baalbek, Mashari’ al-Qaa, Al-Kweitat, Joubbouleh, Jdeidet al-Fakha and the heights of Nahleh. The joint operations resulted in the removal of an additional /17,640/ square meters of nets, bringing the campaign’s total to /38,280/ square meters. The Division used a drone to detect the nets and locate them from the air. Members of the Ras Baalbek Unit also took part in removing some of the nets, while several sustainable hunters provided field information that helped identify the locations of the violations. As a result of follow-up, investigations and inquiries, the Division’s personnel identified a number of individuals involved. Legal proceedings are underway against them, based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority. The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces renews its call on citizens to contribute to combating illegal hunting and to report violators by documenting violations through photographs or video footage and sending them via the “Baligh” reporting service, or by contacting the Operations Room at /112/.
8/10/2026
With the aim of enhancing the effectiveness of parallel financial investigations related to money laundering offenses, prosecutions, judicial rulings and confiscations, the first day of a workshop aimed at presenting and activating the procedures followed by the Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of Cassation and the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces began today, 08-10-2026, at the Mövenpick Hotel – Beirut. The workshop was inaugurated by the Public Prosecutor at the Court of Cassation, Judge Ahmad Rami Al-Hajj, and the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, General Raed Abdallah, in the presence of the Secretary-General of the Special Investigation Commission at the Central Bank of Lebanon, Mr. Abdel Hafiz Mansour, the Chairman of the Higher Council of Customs, Brigadier General Misbah Khalil, the Director General of Customs, Ms. Gracia Kazzi, and representatives of the security agencies, with the participation of a large number of concerned judges and officers. The workshop began with the Lebanese national anthem, followed by the screening of a documentary on Lebanon’s placement on the grey list and the measures taken in this regard. Speeches were then delivered on the occasion. In his speech, the Public Prosecutor at the Court of Cassation highlighted the importance of the workshop on parallel financial investigations, considering it a reflection of the level of cooperation and coordination between public prosecution offices and security agencies, particularly the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces, in combating money laundering, a transnational crime. He commended the progress achieved in combating this crime, stressing that it has become a national, regional and international priority, and that combating it contributes to stability, enhances the credibility of the state, and supports Lebanon’s efforts to exit the grey list. He explained that the Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of Cassation has become a central authority for prosecutions related to money laundering and directly oversees parallel financial investigations into drug trafficking, terrorist financing, corruption, human trafficking and other offenses. He also highlighted the role of specialized security units, particularly the Financial Crimes and Money Laundering Office and the Anti-Money Laundering Unit of the Information Branch, in cooperation with State Security and Customs. He stressed the need to monitor transactions involving digital currencies and virtual assets, proposing the establishment of an electronic wallet dedicated to the Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of Cassation to seize suspicious digital assets, with a view to confiscating them for the benefit of the public treasury following final judicial rulings, drawing on the Egyptian experience in this field. He called for strengthening direct cooperation among Arab public prosecution offices and complementing security cooperation with effective judicial cooperation that would enable the tracing, seizure and recovery of funds. He also praised the efforts of the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, as well as those of judges, officers and security personnel, in protecting Lebanon and upholding the rule of law. For his part, General Abdallah, in his speech, expressed his appreciation for the broad participation in the workshop and stressed that combating money laundering and terrorist financing is a shared national responsibility. He praised the partnership among the judicial, financial, military and security authorities, as well as the support provided by international and regional organizations. He stressed the importance of parallel financial investigations in tracing funds, uncovering criminal networks, and freezing, seizing and confiscating proceeds, thereby depriving criminals of their illicit gains and protecting the national economy and Lebanon’s financial reputation. He also reviewed the steps taken by the Internal Security Forces, including developing the capabilities of specialized units, training investigators, establishing joint working teams, and strengthening international cooperation and partnerships with the private sector. He confirmed the continued implementation of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plan aimed at enabling Lebanon to exit the grey list, calling for open dialogue and actionable recommendations. In the same context, the Secretary-General of the Special Investigation Commission welcomed the participants in the workshop dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of parallel financial investigations, prosecutions and judicial rulings in money laundering cases. He commended the support provided by the Public Prosecutor at the Court of Cassation and the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, as well as the cooperation between the judicial and security authorities. He stressed that combating money laundering requires conducting a financial investigation in parallel with the investigation into the predicate offense, in order to trace funds, identify their sources and beneficiaries, while expediting the freezing and seizure of assets to prevent their transfer or dissipation, with a view to confiscating them. He stressed that the success of investigations should not be measured by the number of cases referred to the judiciary, but by the ability to turn financial intelligence into evidence leading to judicial rulings and the confiscation of criminal proceeds. He noted that the number of money laundering prosecutions in Lebanon had increased following the limited number of judicial rulings issued between 2017 and 2021. He also emphasized the importance of the workshop in supporting the plan for Lebanon to exit the grey list, calling for practical challenges to be addressed and national and international cooperation to be strengthened in order to develop Lebanon’s capabilities in combating money laundering and terrorist financing and fulfilling its international obligations. It should be noted that the workshop will continue for two days at the same venue.
8/10/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division announces the following: At the invitation of the Barbour Traders Association, the “Autumn Festival” will be held at Barbour Market from today, 08-10-2026, until 11-10-2026. Accordingly, traffic and parking will be prohibited throughout the duration of the festival as follows: From the intersection with Burj Abi Haidar Street (Bishop Gregorios Haddad Street) to Abbad Al-Rahman Mosque. From the intersection of Zreik – southern entrance (Barbour Street) towards Mazraa Corniche. A contracting company will carry out excavation works along the roadside in Ouzai, from the Federation Water Reservoir junction to Nasser Station in the aforementioned area. The company will also rehabilitate and pave the road extending from the Al-Mahdi – Maramel descent intersection towards Rafic Hariri International Airport, as follows: Friday, 09-10-2026: from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 and 11-10-2026: from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Accordingly, citizens are requested to take note of the above and comply with the instructions and guidance of Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as the traffic signs installed at the site, in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
8/10/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the daily follow-up carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat theft operations across the various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch received information concerning unidentified individuals carrying out thefts from construction sites in the South. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch identified the suspects as: S. S. (born in 1990, Palestinian) M. S. (born in 1988, Palestinian), wanted under two final judgments for drug-related offenses and the transportation of military ammunition R. S. (born in 1984, Lebanese), wanted under an arrest warrant for theft On 20 September 2026, following a careful surveillance operation, a Branch patrol arrested them in flagrante delicto in the Msayleh area while they were carrying out a theft inside a construction site. Copper pipes belonging to air-conditioning units were seized in their possession, along with a white «Toyota Avanza» vehicle. During questioning, they admitted to the charges against them, namely their involvement in several theft operations targeting industrial equipment from construction sites in the areas of Msayleh, Zefta, Saida and Jinsnaya, and selling the stolen items to a shop owner in the Ghaziyeh area, identified as: N. D. S. (born in 1998, Palestinian). The second suspect also admitted to using drugs. On the same date, the latter was arrested in the Ghaziyeh area. During questioning, he admitted to having purchased industrial equipment several times from the aforementioned individuals and to using hashish. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were handed over, along with the seized items, to the competent authorities, based on the instructions of the judiciary.
7/10/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the continuous follow-up carried out by the Internal Security Forces to pursue and arrest the perpetrators of crimes, and within the framework of the security plan established by the Judicial Police Unit to combat this scourge throughout all Lebanese regions, information was received by the Tripoli Regional Anti-Narcotics Office concerning unidentified individuals involved in drug trafficking in the North, particularly in Tripoli and Zgharta. As a result of the follow-up, on 22, 24 and 28 August 2026, and on 1, 17 and 23 September 2026, several drug dealers were arrested in flagrante delicto while trafficking drugs in Al-Mina, Zgharta, Majdelya, Al-Tabbaneh and Abi Samra. They were identified as: M. Ch. (born in 2007, Lebanese) K. B. (born in 2007, Lebanese) H. H. (born in 1966, Lebanese) N. K. (born in 1994, Lebanese) M. S. (born in 1996, Syrian) A. M. (born in 1986, Syrian) M. H. (born in 1979, Syrian) M. M. (born in 1999, Lebanese) M. D. (born in 1995, Lebanese) N. Ch. (born in 2000, Lebanese) A. Gh. (born in 2002, Lebanese) Upon searching them, the following substances were found in their possession: /1,120/ g of hashish, /48/ Captagon pills, /18/ g of cocaine, and a quantity of cocaine base. The detainees, along with the seized substances, were handed over to the relevant units to take the necessary legal measures, based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
7/10/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the continuous follow-up carried out by the Internal Security Forces to pursue and arrest perpetrators of crimes, the Baabda Judicial Division, affiliated with the Judicial Police Unit, received a complaint from an individual against L. J. for allegedly firing shots and attempting to kill him in the Aramoun area. The Division immediately launched intensive investigations and inquiries. As a result of its investigations, surveillance and follow-up operations, and in coordination with the Special Group of the Judicial Police Unit, it arrested: L. J. (born in 1966, Lebanese) During questioning, he admitted to the charges against him, namely that he had gone to the Aramoun – Al-Dayaa area, attacked the complainant, and fired his military pistol between his feet before placing the pistol against his neck and threatening to kill him. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
7/10/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing campaign to crack down on traffic violations, and based on the decision of the Minister of Interior and Municipalities, and within the framework of its continued efforts to reduce traffic accidents, protect citizens’ safety, and enhance road safety, the Internal Security Forces’ units continue to intensify their field measures and pursue traffic violators. In this context, between 07-09-2026 and 06-10-2026, a total of /55,881/ violations of various types were recorded, most notably speeding, driving without license plates, failure to wear a seat belt, using a mobile phone while driving, and other violations. In addition, /1,906/ cars in violation and /4,562/ illegal motorcycles were impounded.
7/10/2026
Issued by the Internal Security Forces General Directorate – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts of the Internal Security Forces (ISF) to combat theft and pursue and arrest those responsible, and following several theft incidents recently reported in the southern suburbs of Beirut, personnel from the South Beirut Suburbs Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit intensified their inquiries and investigations to identify those involved. As a result of surveillance and tracking operations, a patrol from the Detachment arrested a man in the Chiyah area on suspicion of committing thefts in the southern suburbs of Beirut. He is identified as: M. A. K. (born in 1980, Lebanese national). Four motorcycles without valid legal documentation were also seized. It was found that an outstanding conviction against him was issued for a drug-related offense. Therefore, based on the instructions of the competent judicial authorities, the Internal Security Forces General Directorate is circulating his photograph and calls on anyone who has fallen victim to similar thefts and suspects that the detainee may be connected to them to appear at the aforementioned Detachment, located in the Ouzai area – Martyr Mustafa Ali Hassan Barracks, or to contact 01-451162, in order to take the necessary legal measures.
6/10/2026
The General Prison Chaplaincy, in cooperation with the Internal Security Forces, organizes a spiritual and humanitarian activity for female inmates at Baabda Prison.
21/8/2026
The General Prison Chaplaincy, in cooperation with the Internal Security Forces, organizes a spiritual and humanitarian activity for female inmates at Baabda Prison.
As part of initiatives aimed at providing spiritual and humanitarian support to female inmates, the General Prison Chaplaincy in Lebanon, in cooperation with the Internal Security Forces, organized a spiritual recital on 19 August 2026 at the Baabda Women’s Prison, featuring religious singer Elisabeth Bou Saad, accompanied by musician Alain Chalhoub. The event also included humanitarian and social initiatives. The “Lebanon of Tomorrow” association distributed essential women’s supplies to the inmates, while “Matbakh Mariam” (Mary’s Kitchen), in cooperation with Father Hani Tawk, provided them with lunch following the recital. The event was attended by the regional chaplain for Mount Lebanon, Father Nehmatallah Saghbini; the chaplain of Baabda Prison, Father Charbel Azar; journalist Fares Karam; as well as several members of the General Prison Chaplaincy and the “Lebanon of Tomorrow” association. This initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen spiritual and humanitarian support for female inmates and maintain meaningful engagement with them, helping foster an atmosphere of solidarity and support within the prison.
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.
he 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 is publishing the photo of the missing person: Hassan Ali Farhat (born in 1992, Lebanese) He left his family’s home in the town of Anqoun – Saida on 05-10-2026, heading 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 Maghdoucheh Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at 07-200795, to provide any available information.
8/10/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: The Directorate General of Internal Security Forces, based on the instructions of the competent judicial authorities, is circulating the photograph of the missing minor: Alaa Ahmad Mahmoud Baghdadi (born in 2011, Syrian) She left her place of residence in Haret Saida on 30-09-2026, heading 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 Haret Saida Police Station, under the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, at 07-720095, to provide any available information.
30/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces is circulating a photograph of the missing minor: Ayat Omar Al-Flaiti (born in 2009, Lebanese national), who left her family home in Ersal – Al-Flaiti neighborhood on 16 September 2026 and has not returned to date. Accordingly, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is asked to contact the Ersal Police Station of the Territorial Gendarmerie Unit at 28-230036 and provide any relevant information.
17/9/2026
La Direction générale des Forces de sécurité intérieure – Division des relations publiques communique ce qui suit : Sur instruction de l’autorité judiciaire compétente, la Direction générale des Forces de sécurité intérieure diffuse la photo de la personne portée disparue : Rou’a Seifeddine Al-Dayekh (née en 1999, de nationalité syrienne). Elle est portée disparue depuis le 4 septembre 2026. Il est à noter qu’elle travaille pour une société de marketing entre Jounieh et Beyrouth. Par conséquent, toute personne l’ayant vue ou disposant d’informations à son sujet ou sur l’endroit où elle pourrait se trouver est priée de contacter la Brigade judiciaire de Beyrouth, relevant de l’Unité de police de Beyrouth, aux numéros 01-810170 ou 01-810171, afin de communiquer toute information utile.
8/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces is circulating a photograph of the missing minor: Fatima Yazbek (born in 2010, unregistered in the civil registry). She left her family home in Nahla, Baalbek District, on 27 August 2026 for an unknown destination and has not returned since. She suffers from psychological and neurological disorders. Accordingly, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is asked to contact the Younine Police Station of the Territorial Gendarmerie Unit at 28-305011 and provide any relevant information.
28/8/2026
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
