Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces units to combat crimes across various Lebanese regions, including fraud operations and the circulation of counterfeit currency, the Information Branch obtained information regarding an unidentified individual promoting counterfeit money in the town of Mishmish and several towns in the Joumeh area and neighboring regions in Akkar District. Accordingly, the competent units within the aforementioned Branch initiated field and intelligence procedures to identify and arrest the suspect. As a result of investigations and inquiries, his identity was identified as: M. Y. (born in 2002, Lebanese) On 15/05/2026, following precise surveillance and monitoring operations, one of the Branch’s patrols managed to arrest him in flagrante delicto while he was circulating counterfeit currency in the town of Mishmish. A search conducted on him led to the seizure of USD 900 in counterfeit one-hundred-dollar bills. The suspect, along with the seized counterfeit money, was handed over to the competent authority for the necessary legal action based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
20/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: Starting from 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, 21/05/2026, until completion on the same date, experts from the Explosives Bureau will carry out the destruction and controlled detonation of explosive objects and shells in the Wata El-Joz field – Keserwan. Multiple explosion sounds are expected to be heard in the area and its surroundings. Therefore, citizens are requested to take note and avoid approaching the area for their own safety.
20/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the continuous efforts undertaken by the specialized units of the Internal Security Forces to combat crimes and arrest perpetrators throughout Lebanese territory, information was obtained on 16/05/2026 by the Bekaa Investigation Division of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit regarding two Syrian nationals planning to rent a vehicle using a forged identity card in preparation for fraudulently selling it and then leaving Lebanese territory. Immediately, the aforementioned division launched field operations to identify and arrest the suspects. As a result of close monitoring and surveillance, one of its patrols arrested them in the town of Chtaura. They are: H. K. (born in 2002, Syrian national) R. A. (born in 1995, Syrian national) The latter had rented a Hyundai vehicle from the town of Sultan Yacoub using an identity card belonging to another Syrian woman after disguising herself with a niqab, with the aim of stealing and selling the vehicle. It was later found that the detainee R. A. was active in prostitution activities. The vehicle was recovered and returned to its owners, while the two detainees were handed over to the competent unit in order to take the necessary legal measures against them, based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
20/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the cooperation and partnership between the Government of Canada, the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Internal Security Forces, and with the aim of supporting public institutions in Lebanon and enhancing their capacity to respond and remain resilient in the face of growing challenges and crises, the Minieh Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit was rehabilitated by the UNDP with funding from the Government of Canada. On 18/05/2026, the Canadian Ambassador to Lebanon and Syria, Mr. Gregory Galligan, accompanied by the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Ms. Blerta Aliko, visited the aforementioned station. They were received by the Commander of the North Regional Area, Brigadier General مصطفى بدران, in the presence of representatives from the Ministry of Interior and local authorities. During the visit, the participants toured the station and met with officers, non-commissioned officers, and local officials. The discussions emphasized the importance of strengthening security services and enhancing cooperation between institutions and local authorities. They also addressed the key role played by the Internal Security Forces in supporting the residents of Minieh, contributing to security and stability, and preserving civil peace. This initiative comes as part of efforts to improve accessibility to the station building and upgrade its facilities, in addition to providing a more suitable working environment for ISF personnel, thereby enhancing the quality of services delivered to the community. The station’s personnel were also provided with vehicles and logistical equipment in support of their assigned duties.
20/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the daily efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking and promotion operations across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information about two individuals involved in promoting narcotic substances in Mount Lebanon areas, particularly in the Metn district. Accordingly, the competent units within the Branch initiated field and intelligence procedures to identify and arrest the two suspects. Following investigations and inquiries, their identities were determined as follows: H. Y. (born in 2005, Syrian) H. A. (born in 2008, Syrian female) On 06/05/2026, after a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols arrested them in flagrante delicto in the Bourj Hammoud area while they were promoting drugs aboard a gray “Sweet” motorcycle without license plates, which was seized. A search of the suspects and the motorcycle led to the seizure of: Two envelopes containing cannabis resin Two envelopes containing marijuana A box containing “crystal” substance One hashish cigarette An amount of money and two mobile phones During interrogation, they confessed to the charges against them. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they, along with the seized items, were referred to the competent authority based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
19/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: On 17/05/2026, an unidentified woman was involved in a hit-and-run accident on the westbound lane of the Bwar highway beneath the bridge, which resulted in her death. She is in her thirties, dark-skinned, slim-built, approximately 160 cm tall, with short orange hair and hazel eyes. She also has a tattoo on the upper right side of her chest in the shape of an eagle’s head, in addition to a feather-shaped tattoo with two circles on her left shoulder. The body was transferred to the morgue of Our Lady Martime Hospital. Therefore, and based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces requests her relatives or anyone who has information about her to report to the Jounieh Traffic Detachment of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, located at the Jounieh Serail, in order to take the necessary legal measures.
19/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the daily follow-up carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat theft operations across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding the activity of unknown individuals involved in thefts by breaking and entering into homes and commercial stores in Mount Lebanon areas. The latest incident involved the theft of artifacts from a workshop specialized in manufacturing statues and antiques in the Dora area on 29/04/2026. Accordingly, the competent units within the Branch initiated field and intelligence procedures to identify and arrest the members of the theft gang. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded within hours in identifying them as: Sh. I. (born in 2014, Lebanese) M. H. (approximately 17 years old, Syrian) H. A. (born in 2011, Syrian) On the same date, following a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols managed to arrest them in the Nabaa area. A search led to the seizure of several copper utensils in their possession. During interrogation, they confessed to the charges against them, namely carrying out numerous theft operations by breaking and entering, including the aforementioned theft in Dora. They also admitted selling a large quantity of the stolen items in a scrapyard in the Nabaa area in exchange for money. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they, along with the seized items, were handed over to the competent unit based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
18/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the daily follow-up carried out by the Internal Security Forces to curb drug trafficking operations across various Lebanese regions, the Information Division obtained information about an individual involved in drug distribution in Mount Lebanon areas, particularly in the Metn district. Accordingly, the competent units within the Branch initiated field and intelligence procedures to identify and arrest the suspect. As a result of investigations and inquiries, his identity was identified as: N. A. B. (born in 2001, Lebanese) On 10/05/2026, following a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols managed to arrest him in flagrante delicto in the Nahr Al-Mott area while he was distributing drugs aboard a black “GR” motorcycle without license plates, which was seized. A search of the suspect and the motorcycle led to the seizure of: 4 bags containing Captagon pills weighing approximately 39 grams 5 bags marked with the letter “A” containing cocaine 7 bags containing cocaine 8 capsules containing cocaine 14 capsules containing “Baz” substance 5 bags containing cannabis resin 3 bags containing marijuana One bag containing “Salvia” substance A mobile phone and an amount of money During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he, along with the seized items, was referred to the competent authority based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
17/5/2026
The Internal Security Forces participate with their female personnel in a sports race in Tripoli in support of community awareness and the fight against domestic violence.
6/5/2026
The Internal Security Forces participate with their female personnel in a sports race in Tripoli in support of community awareness and the fight against domestic violence.
As part of strengthening the principles of community policing and the ongoing cooperation between the Internal Security Forces and civil society, and upon the invitation of the “Al-Jawahir Al-Hassan Association in the Service of Humanity,” the Internal Security Forces participated in a sports event organized in the Al-Damm and Al-Faraz area in Tripoli on 03-05-2026, under the title “Run For Lebanon.” This event, which was organized with the support of several leading institutions and companies in the North, included artistic, sports, and recreational activities, prize distribution, and a 5 km running race, with the participation of nearly 1,000 male and female participants from various age groups, including school pupils, university students, civil society associations, sports and cultural clubs, as well as participants from the Orders of Engineers, Doctors, and Lawyers. The presence of the Internal Security Forces was represented by the participation of a number of female officers, who took part in line with the event’s objective “We run for Lebanon,” aiming to spread a meaningful and strong message against domestic violence, and as a step toward raising awareness among the components of Lebanese society to reduce various forms of violence-related crimes, and to encourage reporting such cases through the hotline 1745, with the goal of breaking the barrier of silence and strengthening citizens’ trust in the Internal Security Forces. This initiative was widely welcomed and appreciated by participants of all ages. This event combined a family-friendly atmosphere with purposeful sports activities, emphasizing that sports are a way of life and an investment in both mind and spirit, and that they promote the values of discipline and cooperation among different segments of society.
The Internal Security Forces participate with their female personnel in a sports race in Tripoli in support of community awareness and the fight against domestic violence.
6/5/2026
The Internal Security Forces participate with their female personnel in a sports race in Tripoli in support of community awareness and the fight against domestic violence.
As part of strengthening the principles of community policing and the ongoing cooperation between the Internal Security Forces and civil society, and upon the invitation of the “Al-Jawahir Al-Hassan Association in the Service of Humanity,” the Internal Security Forces participated in a sports event organized in the Al-Damm and Al-Faraz area in Tripoli on 03-05-2026, under the title “Run For Lebanon.” This event, which was organized with the support of several leading institutions and companies in the North, included artistic, sports, and recreational activities, prize distribution, and a 5 km running race, with the participation of nearly 1,000 male and female participants from various age groups, including school pupils, university students, civil society associations, sports and cultural clubs, as well as participants from the Orders of Engineers, Doctors, and Lawyers. The presence of the Internal Security Forces was represented by the participation of a number of female officers, who took part in line with the event’s objective “We run for Lebanon,” aiming to spread a meaningful and strong message against domestic violence, and as a step toward raising awareness among the components of Lebanese society to reduce various forms of violence-related crimes, and to encourage reporting such cases through the hotline 1745, with the goal of breaking the barrier of silence and strengthening citizens’ trust in the Internal Security Forces. This initiative was widely welcomed and appreciated by participants of all ages. This event combined a family-friendly atmosphere with purposeful sports activities, emphasizing that sports are a way of life and an investment in both mind and spirit, and that they promote the values of discipline and cooperation among different segments of society.
The Internal Security Forces participated in the annual jobs and careers exhibition “Career Fair 2026,” organized by the Lebanese Canadian University (LCU).
20/4/2026
The Internal Security Forces participated in the annual jobs and careers exhibition “Career Fair 2026,” organized by the Lebanese Canadian University (LCU).
The Internal Security Forces participated in the annual jobs and careers exhibition “Career Fair 2026,” organized by the Lebanese Canadian University (LCU) on 10-04-2026 at its campus in Aintoura – Keserwan, alongside a number of security institutions and companies. The exhibition was inaugurated in the presence of the Head of the Security Media Branch at the Public Relations Division, Major Mark El Ahmar, representing the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdallah, in addition to representatives of participating security institutions and companies, as well as a large number of students and interested attendees. The Internal Security Forces set up a dedicated booth at the exhibition, which witnessed significant turnout from students and participants. Specialized personnel provided explanations about the missions and activities of the General Directorate, the available career fields, as well as recruitment and enlistment procedures. Copies of the magazines “Al-Amn” and “Fata Al-Amn,” along with security studies and various awareness publications, were also distributed, with the aim of enhancing awareness of the role of the Internal Security Forces and strengthening engagement with the youth.
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: Based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the missing minor: Hoda Abdul Rahman Sari (born in 2010, Lebanese) She left her family home located in the Zahriyeh area on 17/05/2026 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 requested to contact the Souika Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at the number 06-423387 and provide any relevant information.
18/5/2026
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 woman: Rachal Tamim Mallat (born in 1995, Lebanese) who left her family’s home located in the Qalamoun area on 12-05-2026 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 requested to contact the Bab El Raml Police Station in the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at the number 06-423491 in order to provide any available information.
15/5/2026
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: Jouane Tarek Obeid (born in 2009, Lebanese) who left her father’s home located in Ain El Tineh – Miniyeh-Danniyeh on 06-04-2026 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 requested to contact the Safira Police Station in the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at the number: 06-265001, in order to provide any available information.
14/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following: Based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the missing person: Nagham Fawaz Shreiteh (born in 2005, Lebanese) who left her home located in Tripoli – المطران Street on 06-05-2026 to an unknown destination and has not returned to date. Therefore, anyone who has seen her or knows her whereabouts is requested to contact the Tall Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at the number: 06-448303, in order to provide any available information.
10/5/2026
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: Huda Mohammad Bashir (born in 2009, Lebanese) who left on 05-05-2026 the “Kuwaiti School” center in Sidon, designated for sheltering displaced persons as a result of the Israeli aggression against Lebanon, 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 Saida Old Town Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at the number: 07-721701, in order to provide any available information.
7/5/2026
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
