6/1/2026
The following statement was issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division:
As part of the ongoing efforts to combat pickpocketing and theft by specialized units of the Internal Security Forces across Lebanon, the Information Division received information regarding unidentified individuals stealing motorcycles and using them to commit pickpocketing in several areas of Mount Lebanon Governorate. The most recent incident occurred on November 22, 2025, when two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle stole a woman’s purse from inside her car in the town of Damour. The purse contained cash, a gold chain, documents, and personal belongings. The perpetrators then fled to an unknown location. Following this incident, the Division’s patrols initiated field and investigative procedures to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. As a result of the investigation, the division’s personnel were able to identify the house in Baalshmayeh, Aley, that the perpetrators of the robbery had gone to. Consequently, the identities of all members of the robbery gang were determined, including the homeowner, the mastermind, named: – F.F. (born in 1992, Lebanese), a repeat offender with a history of theft. Orders were given to monitor and arrest him as quickly as possible, in coordination with the judiciary. On December 16, 2025, after careful surveillance, a division patrol apprehended him in Soufar while he was riding a black N Max motorcycle, which was found to have been stolen from Nabatieh on October 21, 2025. The motorcycle was recovered. He confessed to the charges against him, specifically forming a motorcycle theft gang. The gang members would bring the stolen motorcycles to an abandoned building near his residence, from where they would be transported north to be sold to someone who would then smuggle them into Syria. He stated that two members of his gang were responsible for the theft of the bag from inside the car in Damour, in addition to carrying out several pickpocketing incidents in the areas of Nahr al-Mawt, Antelias, and Souk al-Gharb. He also confessed that they had previously stolen a white van from Zouk Mosbeh to use in transporting stolen motorcycles, but due to a malfunction while driving it, they were forced to burn it on the highway in the same area. A search of his home and the abandoned building yielded tools and clothing used in motorcycle thefts and pickpocketing, motorcycle parts, helmets, and identification papers belonging to individuals whose motorcycles had been stolen. The necessary legal action was taken against him, and he was handed over, along with the seized items, to the relevant authority, based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
Work is still underway to arrest the remaining members of the gang.
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: On 24-2-2026, the decomposed body of an unidentified man was found on the shore of “Rankin” Island – Al-Mina/Tripoli. It was transferred to Batroun Governmental Hospital, and no one has come forward to inquire about him. Description of the body: height approximately 176 cm; wearing a wool shirt colored burgundy and brown with horizontal stripes, and a green undershirt. Therefore, based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces requests that relatives or anyone who knows anything about him contact the Tripoli Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit at the number: 06-423039, in order to take the necessary legal measures in preparation for handing over the body.
12/3/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: The Cybercrime and Intellectual Property Bureau of the Judicial Police Unit has recently identified that unknown individuals have been carrying out fraud operations through social media platforms, exploiting the difficult circumstances faced by some citizens, particularly those who have been forced to flee their areas. These schemes involve fraudsters posting advertisements or contacting citizens directly, claiming that they can secure houses or apartments for rent. After luring victims and convincing them that accommodation has been secured, the scammers request advance payments through money transfer companies under the pretext of a “deposit” or “reservation fee.” It later becomes clear that these offers are fake, as the scammers cut off all communication immediately after receiving the money. Therefore, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces warns citizens against being misled by such suspicious advertisements and urges them not to transfer any money to unknown persons before inspecting the property in person and verifying the identity of the legal owner, in order to avoid falling victim to fraud. They also encourage citizens to report any similar attempt through the “Baligh” service available on the website: https://isf.gov.lb, by downloading the Internal Security Forces mobile application on smartphones, or by contacting the nearest security station.
8/3/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: The following statement was released: In light of the exceptional circumstances the country is experiencing, the significant displacement toward the city of Beirut, and in order to keep roads passable, ensure public safety, and secure the movement of the Fire Brigade, ambulances, rescue vehicles, and other emergency services, members of the Internal Security Forces, in cooperation with personnel from the Beirut Municipality, will take the necessary measures to remove all vehicles parked on double lanes and on road sides that obstruct traffic. Accordingly, citizens are kindly requested to: Refrain from parking their cars and vehicles in the following locations: on double lanes, at tunnel entrances, and at bends, roundabouts, and intersections. Comply with the directions and instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel deployed on the roads, as well as with the traffic signs installed for this purpose. Head to the parking areas located in Downtown Beirut – Martyrs’ Square, opposite Al-Amin Mosque, and use them (noting that these parking spaces are free of charge). These measures aim to facilitate traffic flow and ensure that emergency teams can reach locations quickly and safely when needed. We thank citizens for their cooperation and understanding during these sensitive circumstances, as it contributes to ensuring road safety and serving the public interest.
7/3/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: The following statement was released: The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces mourns its martyr, First Sergeant Ali Qassem Mazloum, who was martyred on 5-3-2026 while on his way to his duty station, in a vehicle targeted by the Israeli enemy in the city of Zahle. Brief biography of the martyr and the stages of his military service in the Internal Security Forces: Rank, name, and surname: First Sergeant Ali Qassem Mazloum Date and place of birth: 15-10-1980 / Baalbek Marital status: Married, with two children Joined the ISF on: 04-07-2005, and was promoted through the ranks to First Sergeant on 15-7-2022. Positions in which he served:Internal Security Forces Institute – Zahle Traffic Detachment – Regional Mobile Regiment in Beirut and Mount Lebanon – Rapid Intervention Regiment – Third Mobile Regiment – Prison of the Convicted – Mount Lebanon Regional Command – Younine Police Station – Burj al-Barajneh Platoon – Weapons and Ammunition Department – Zahle Prison – Bhamdoun Police Station – Hammana Police Station – Aley Police Station – Qabr Shmoun Platoon. Awards received: The Lebanese Order of Merit, 4th Class Two written commendations issued by the Minister of Interior and Municipalities One written commendation with a financial reward issued by the Director General of the Internal Security Forces One commendation issued by the Commander of the Mobile Forces. Posthumously awarded:The Wounded Medal, the Internal Security Medal, the Medal of Merit, and the Military Medal.
6/3/2026
