The following statement was issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: On November 14, 2025, citizen L.H. (born in 2004) reported that while she was inside a restaurant in the Nahr neighborhood of Beirut, an unidentified person stole her wallet, containing money and personal documents, from her bag, which she had left on a seat inside the restaurant. Immediately, the specialized units of the Information Division initiated field and investigative procedures to identify and apprehend the perpetrator. As a result of the investigations and inquiries, they were able to identify him within a few hours. He is: - M.R. (born in 1996, Lebanese) On November 16, 2025, after careful surveillance, a patrol from the Division arrested him in the same neighborhood. He confessed to the crime. The necessary legal action was taken against him, and he was placed in the custody of the relevant authority, based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.

11/12/2025

Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts of the Internal Security Forces to combat crime in various regions and apprehend perpetrators, particularly those involved in drug trafficking and distribution, the Beirut Investigation Detachment of the Beirut Police Unit received information about two drug dealers heading towards the Souk al-Ahad area on a motorcycle. Following investigations and inquiries, the detachment identified the two men. They were identified as: - Kh. A. (born in 1997, Palestinian), wanted for drug-related offenses and for coercion into committing an indecent act. - M. S. (Born in 1997, Lebanese) On October 24, 2025, a patrol from the detachment spotted them in the aforementioned area. A well-planned ambush led to their arrest while riding an unregistered motorcycle. A search of the individuals and the motorcycle yielded 30 transparent bags, each containing a quantity of Salvia distillate, divided and packaged for distribution. The detainees and the seized items were handed over to the relevant authorities for further legal action, as directed by the competent judicial body.

11/12/2025

Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces - Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts of the Internal Security Forces to combat crime and reduce its spread, on December 6, 2025, the Anti-Gambling Bureau of the Judicial Police Unit received information about a network operating illegal online gambling and betting. Bureau patrols initiated the necessary investigations and inquiries, revealing that the network's activities extended to areas in North Lebanon and Hermel. Following diligent follow-up, officers from this bureau were able to arrest all members of the network on various dates. The investigations revealed that these individuals were linked to one of the largest promoters of illegal online gambling. On December 8, 2025, in the Safir area, he was arrested by a joint patrol of the Anti-Gambling Bureau and the Mount Lebanon Investigation Detachment of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit. His name is: - M.A.M. (Born in 1975, Lebanese) Phones, computers, and electronic equipment used to manage the network were also seized. The investigation is ongoing under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.

11/12/2025

The following statement was issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the Internal Security Forces' daily efforts to combat theft crimes in various Lebanese regions, the Information Division received information about unidentified individuals committing thefts from damaged homes in the border town of Blida, Marjeyoun District, in addition to stealing electrical cables from the public grid. Consequently, the specialized units within the Division initiated field and investigative procedures to identify and apprehend the members of the gang. As a result of the investigations and inquiries, the Division was able to identify them as: - H.A. (born in 1971, Lebanese) - M.A. (born in 2002, Lebanese) - H.H. (Born in 1999, Lebanese) On November 24 and 25, 2025, following careful surveillance, patrols from the division apprehended them at their locations in Blida. During questioning, they confessed to committing more than 20 burglaries of residential homes in the town, stealing electrical wiring from the public grid. The stolen items included batteries, inverters, household furniture, and electrical cables, which they sold to scrap metal dealers. The necessary legal procedures were carried out, and they were handed over to the relevant authorities, as directed by the competent judicial body.

11/12/2025