Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Financial Crimes and Money Laundering Bureau of the Judicial Police Unit to combat violations related to food safety and consumer protection, and as a continuation of the measures taken against unlicensed dairy and cheese production facilities that fail to meet health standards, Bureau personnel, accompanied by representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture, conducted inspections of several dairy and cheese manufacturing plants in the Qaraoun area. The inspections revealed that two factories were using palm oil in the production of dairy products and cheeses, in violation of the applicable standards and regulations. Accordingly, both facilities were sealed with red wax, and the necessary legal measures were taken against those responsible under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities. Investigations remain ongoing to uncover all circumstances surrounding the violations and to take the appropriate actions. As part of the continued follow-up of these measures, Bureau personnel also inspected a dairy and cheese manufacturing plant in the Aramoun area. The inspection revealed that the facility was likewise using palm oil in violation of approved health standards and regulations. Consequently, the factory was sealed with red wax, and the necessary legal measures were taken against those responsible. The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces reaffirms its commitment to pursuing violations that affect public health and food safety and to taking all necessary legal measures against offenders.
12/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: The Mukhtar of the town of Qandoula – Batroun filed a complaint stating that his residence had been burglarized through forced entry. As a result of investigations and inquiries conducted by personnel of the Douma Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, the identity of the suspect and his place of residence in the town of Majdel – Koura were established. He was subsequently arrested and identified as: A. M. (born in 2006, Syrian) During interrogation, he confessed to the burglary and admitted committing it with the assistance of two other individuals who were working at a construction site in the area of Afsdiq – Koura: A. H. (born in 2010, Syrian) Y. A. (born in 2008, Syrian) In coordination with the North Investigation Unit, both suspects were arrested. During questioning, they confessed to the charges against them and disclosed the location of the stolen items. They also admitted to another burglary committed in the town of Majdel – Koura. Further investigation revealed that the suspects had carried out several residential burglaries, including two in Majdel – Koura, one in Assia (Batroun District), and another in Qandoula. The necessary legal measures were taken against them. Most of the stolen property was recovered and returned to its owners, and the suspects were referred to the competent judicial authority based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
12/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to pursue and arrest those involved in drug-related crimes, and within the framework of the security plan implemented by the Judicial Police Unit to combat this scourge and curb its spread, and in the context of cooperation and information-sharing, the Central Anti-Narcotics Bureau received information on 19-05-2026 indicating that a large quantity of Captagon pills intended for smuggling was being concealed inside a warehouse in the Jiyyeh area. The Bureau immediately launched field and intelligence operations, identifying the warehouse location and placing it under close surveillance. Within hours of receiving the information, a patrol from the Central Anti-Narcotics Bureau, supported by the Saida Regional Anti-Narcotics Bureau, carried out a raid on the warehouse. The operation resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of Captagon pills hidden inside asphalt rolls and professionally camouflaged. The warehouse owner was also arrested: M. H. (born in 1983, Lebanese) Following the weighing process, it was determined that the quantity of pills concealed within the asphalt rolls amounted to 708 kilograms, equivalent to approximately 3.9 million Captagon pills. As a result of intensive investigations and inquiries, Bureau personnel succeeded in identifying the location where the narcotics had been packaged, in the area of Bhamdoun. After conducting surveillance and reconnaissance operations, a carefully planned raid was carried out by a Central Bureau patrol, leading to the seizure of the remaining asphalt rolls and the arrest of: A. A. (born in 1972, Syrian) During interrogation, he admitted his involvement, along with others, in preparing the shipment for smuggling. By exploiting the results of the investigation and continuing surveillance and tracking operations, the Bureau was able to identify the principal suspect and mastermind behind the smuggling operation: A. H. (born in 1973, Lebanese) Investigations revealed that he had previously been arrested in connection with a drug-smuggling case involving the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2016. He was also wanted under an in absentia judgment issued by the Lebanese judiciary sentencing him to five years’ imprisonment. In a specialized operation carried out by a patrol from the Bekaa Regional Anti-Narcotics Bureau, he was arrested in the Bar Elias area. The investigation remains ongoing under the supervision of the competent judicial authority, and efforts continue to identify and arrest the remaining members of the network.
12/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the daily efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat theft operations across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding an unidentified individual carrying out burglaries targeting residences in Mount Lebanon. A video was also circulated on social media showing the suspect committing a burglary inside a residence in Bourj Hammoud before fleeing aboard a blue van of unknown additional specifications. Consequently, the specialized units of the Information Branch launched field and intelligence operations to identify and arrest the suspect. Following investigations and inquiries, they succeeded in identifying him as: R. J. (born in 1996, Lebanese) On 22-05-2026, following a meticulous surveillance and monitoring operation, a patrol from the Branch arrested him in the Nabaa area while driving a blue Mitsubishi van used in the theft operations. The vehicle was seized. A search of the suspect and the van led to the seizure of a quantity of hashish, remnants of marijuana, a booklet of rolling papers, and two mobile phones. During interrogation, he confessed to the charges brought against him. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, together with the seized items and the van, to the competent authority upon the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
11/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat all forms of crime throughout Lebanon, particularly offenses related to human trafficking and the protection of public morals, and to arrest those involved, the Anti-Human Trafficking and Morals Protection Bureau of the Judicial Police Unit continued its operations to combat the phenomenon of foreign women soliciting on public roads for the purpose of prostitution, especially in the Dora area. As a result, one of the Bureau’s patrols arrested four women caught in the act in the aforementioned area: two Sierra Leonean nationals, one Kenyan national, and one Lebanese national. The patrol also arrested a transgender Syrian national, as well as: A. J. (born in 1978, Lebanese) on charges of extorting protection money from the women in exchange for allowing them to remain on the street and providing them with protection. A search of A. J. led to the seizure of a knife and a glass pipe. During interrogation, the women admitted to soliciting clients for the purpose of prostitution. The two Sierra Leonean women stated that A. J. imposed protection payments on them in exchange for allowing them to remain on the street. The necessary legal measures were taken against all those involved, based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
11/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat various types of crime throughout Lebanon, particularly cybercrime and online fraud, a woman filed a complaint on 10-04-2026 before the Barouk Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit against a person identified as (A. T.), whose full identity remains unknown, for fraud and deception committed through a money transfer application. Pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the investigation was referred on 22-04-2026 to the Cybercrime and Intellectual Property Rights Bureau of the Judicial Police Unit. During her testimony at the Bureau’s headquarters, the complainant stated that, since the outbreak of the recent war, she had been actively involved with a number of friends working in the humanitarian and social sectors in organizing donation campaigns for displaced persons and affected families, with the aim of providing medicines, food supplies, infant formula, and diapers. She explained that she had published her phone number in WhatsApp groups to receive financial transfers through a money transfer company and had indeed begun receiving donations from various contributors. She further stated that on 09-04-2026 she received a phone call from a person identifying himself as (A. T.), claiming to be a representative of the money transfer company she dealt with. He falsely informed her that her account had exceeded the permitted limit and that several financial transfers were pending as a result, offering to assist her in resolving the issue. As she was expecting a money transfer from a relative living abroad, she believed his claims and began following his instructions. To verify that her account was still operational, she transferred a sum of money to her son's account. After the transaction succeeded, he asked her to provide the verification code she had received through the company’s mobile application. He then falsely claimed that USD 5,000 had been withdrawn from the account due to the alleged problem and later requested another verification code that had been sent to her son’s phone, under the pretext of fixing the issue and reorganizing the account. After she provided the second code, she discovered that the funds had disappeared from the account. When she confronted him, he openly admitted that he had taken the money, claiming that she would recover it later together with the pending transfer. At that point, she realized that she had fallen victim to an online fraud scheme. Through technical and digital investigations, Bureau personnel succeeded in tracing the path of the funds withdrawn from the complainant’s account. It was determined that the money had been transferred to an account associated with a digital trading company. After contacting the company, the Bureau requested that the amount be frozen. As a result of the follow-up investigation, on 28-04-2026, the company's legal representative appeared at the Bureau's offices and handed over the full amount to the investigators. The entire amount was subsequently returned to the complainant. Investigations remain ongoing, under the supervision of the competent judicial authority, to identify and arrest all those involved. Warning: The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces urges citizens and residents alike to exercise caution against various fraud schemes and not to send any official documents, financial information, verification codes, or copies thereof to any suspicious or untrusted party, in order to avoid becoming victims of fraudsters.
11/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: In recent weeks, several burglary incidents involving forced entry were reported in areas within the Mount Lebanon Governorate. The perpetrator, whose identity was initially unknown, would break into commercial establishments after midnight and steal whatever valuables he could find. The most recent incident occurred on 26-05-2026, when he entered a pharmacy in the Halat area and stole property worth approximately USD 3,000. As a result, the competent units of the Internal Security Forces launched field and intelligence operations to identify and arrest the suspect. Following investigations and inquiries, the Information Branch succeeded in identifying him as: M. H. (born in 1995, Lebanese), with a prior criminal record for theft-related offenses. On 26-05-2026, after careful surveillance and monitoring, a patrol from the Information Branch arrested him in Bouar. In his possession, officers found and seized a military pistol, two screwdrivers, a coat, and gloves. During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him, admitting that he had carried out more than ten nighttime burglaries by means of breaking and entering into commercial establishments in several areas, including Halat, Nahr Ibrahim, Ghazir, Kaslik, Zouk Mosbeh, and Adma, using the seized firearm and tools. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, along with the seized items, to the competent judicial authority. Therefore, and based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating his photograph and requests that anyone who has fallen victim to his criminal activities report to the Mount Lebanon Information Branch or contact 01-732513 in preparation for the necessary legal proceedings.
10/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat all types of crime, particularly environmental crimes, and to apprehend those responsible, the Bekaa Investigation Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie received information regarding pollution in the Litani River, whose waters had turned white. The unit immediately launched investigations and inquiries to identify the source of the pollution. As a result of the follow-up investigation, it was determined that the pollution originated from the operations of a stone-cutting facility located in Taanayel and owned by: A. Y. (born in 1974, Lebanese) When questioned, he admitted that the polluted water originated from the activities of his stone-cutting plant. A detailed inspection revealed that wastewater generated by the stone-cutting process was being diverted through a channel extending from the facility to a nearby pit. A pump was then used to discharge this water into the river approximately 70 meters away. These practices were found to be polluting the river and causing environmental damage due to the resulting chemical contamination of the water, increased sedimentation levels, and reduced oxygen content in the river. Operations at the facility were suspended, and it was closed pursuant to a decision issued by the Ministry of Industry until its legal status is regularized and its liquid waste is properly treated. A. Y. was referred to the competent authority for further investigation and the necessary legal measures were taken against him, based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
10/6/2026
Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Internal Security Forces and the Lebanese French University
4/6/2026
Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Internal Security Forces and the Lebanese French University
The Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdallah, received this morning in his office at the General Headquarters Barracks a delegation from the Lebanese French University (ULF), comprising the University President and former Minister Dr. Michel Najjar, Director of Financial and Administrative Affairs Dr. Hani Haidoura, and retired Brigadier General Fawzi Hammadi. During the meeting, Major General Abdallah and Dr. Najjar signed a Memorandum of Understanding on academic cooperation between the two parties. The University President expressed the institution’s willingness to provide special scholarships to serving members of the Internal Security Forces, as well as to their families and the families of retired personnel. The signing ceremony was attended by the Head of the Staff Authority Unit, Brigadier General Dr. Alfred Hanna; the Commander of the Internal Security Forces Institute, Brigadier General Ahmad Abla; the Head of the Public Relations Division, Brigadier General Joseph Msallam; the Head of the Planning and Organization Division, Brigadier General Maroun El Khoury; the Head of the Administrative Affairs Division, Brigadier General Fadi El Hajj; and the Head of the Training Division, Brigadier General Troudi Al Qadi. This initiative comes within the framework of efforts to strengthen integration between security and academic institutions and to promote the concept of knowledge-based security, thereby contributing positively to the development of security performance and the enhancement of stability within Lebanese society.
Training session on gender sensitivity at the Women’s Prison in Tripoli, in cooperation between the Internal Security Forces and Dar Al-Amal Association.
2/6/2026
Training session on gender sensitivity at the Women’s Prison in Tripoli, in cooperation between the Internal Security Forces and Dar Al-Amal Association.
As part of the cooperation and coordination between the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces and civil society organizations, Dar Al-Amal Association organized a training session on “Gender Sensitivity” at the Women’s Prison in Tripoli on 20 May 2026. The session was attended by the Association’s social worker, Ms. Mona Issa, along with several association members and female prison guards. The training began with a welcome session and an explanation of its objectives, emphasizing the importance of gender-sensitive practices within the prison environment, particularly in relation to the treatment of female inmates and their specific needs. The session aimed to explain the concept of gender sensitivity, defined as an approach based on understanding the different needs and circumstances of women and men and taking them into account in daily practices to ensure fairness and non-discrimination. It also sought to raise awareness about the importance of addressing the specific needs of female inmates. Through interactive activities, the training highlighted key challenges faced by female prison officers, including issues related to motherhood, pregnancy, and difficult social circumstances that some inmates may have experienced before incarceration. The session also addressed the distinction between equity and equality, with participants emphasizing the importance of treating each inmate according to her individual circumstances and needs, while improving communication through active listening, support, and the reporting of complaints to the appropriate authorities. A dedicated segment focused on self-care and reflection, in recognition of the psychological and physical pressures faced by prison personnel in the course of their duties. At the conclusion of the training, participants expressed their satisfaction with the session, noting that it had enhanced their knowledge and provided them with new concepts and skills.
A workshop in Jounieh on the concept of community policing with the participation of the Internal Security Forces and municipalities, in coordination with Siren Associates.
23/5/2026
A workshop in Jounieh on the concept of community policing with the participation of the Internal Security Forces and municipalities, in coordination with Siren Associates.
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: On 22/05/2026, a workshop on the concept of community policing was inaugurated at the Jounieh Municipality building, with the participation of the Internal Security Forces, the Keserwan Federation of Municipalities, and the coastal municipalities, in coordination with “Siren Associates.” The workshop aimed to strengthen cooperation and coordination between security agencies, municipal police, and citizens, thereby contributing to the development of joint security work, enhancing preventive security, and reinforcing effective partnerships to preserve security and stability within cities and towns. On this occasion, the Commander of the Mount Lebanon Region in the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, Brigadier General Abdo Khalil, representing the Director General of the Internal Security Forces Major General Raed Abdallah, delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of continuous cooperation and coordination between security agencies and local authorities. He stressed that security work is based on service, trust, and partnership, and that ongoing communication between the Internal Security Forces and municipalities enhances preventive and proactive security and contributes to achieving the desired positive outcomes. For his part, the President of the Keserwan and Ftouh Federation of Municipalities, Mr. Elie Baaino, affirmed that security is not merely an organizational measure but rather the fundamental pillar of community stability. He emphasized that integration between municipal police and the Internal Security Forces creates a genuine safety network for society based on rapid response, information sharing, and teamwork. He considered security a shared responsibility and noted that sincere cooperation remains the shortest path toward a safer, more stable, and prosperous society. In turn, the Mayor of Jounieh, Mr. Fayçal Frem, highlighted the importance of launching the workshop on community policing, which strengthens cooperation between the Internal Security Forces, municipal police, and citizens, with the aim of consolidating a genuine partnership to preserve security, enhance stability, and serve citizens. Following the opening session, a workshop was held between officers of the Jounieh Company units, led by Company Commander Colonel Charbel Habib, and municipal police commissioners from the nine participating coastal municipalities. The session focused on discussing the mechanisms for implementing the concept of community policing, explaining its objectives, foundations, and role in enhancing cooperation between the Internal Security Forces, municipalities, and society.
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
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
