Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat various crimes and arrest their perpetrators, and following several complaints received by the Rashmaya Police Station, affiliated with the Aley Detachment in the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, regarding the theft of copper electrical cables within the town, immediate action was taken. As a result of diligent follow-up, a patrol from the aforementioned detachment raided the homes of several Syrian nationals and arrested the following individuals: J.D. (born in 1995) A.A. (born in 1996) M.A. (born in 1999) H.E. (born in 2008) During interrogation, it was established that the first and second suspects had carried out several thefts of copper electrical cables and sold them. They confessed to the acts attributed to them. All four individuals were arrested for illegal entry into the country, and the first and second were additionally charged with stealing copper cables. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred to the competent authority based on the instructions of the relevant judiciary.

16/2/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: Based on a complaint filed by citizen A.D. (born in 1989), owner of a jewelry shop on Barbour Street, against an unknown person for the theft of a gold item from his store, the Basta Police Station of the Beirut Police Unit conducted an investigation. The complainant stated that on 13-02-2026, a woman entered his shop under the pretext of purchasing a gold item and left without buying anything. After her departure, he checked his merchandise and discovered that a gold item was missing. As a result of follow-up investigations and review of surveillance camera footage, it was confirmed that the aforementioned woman had stolen a gold item from the shop. Accordingly, and based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating her photograph and requests that anyone who knows her whereabouts or has any information about her contact the Basta Police Station of the Beirut Police Unit at 01-633808 in preparation for taking the necessary legal measures. Any person providing information will have their identity kept strictly confidential, in accordance with the law.

16/2/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: In recent times, several armed robbery incidents have occurred, targeting a number of individuals in the Mount Lebanon area. The victims were lured through social media via a dating application for homosexuals. The latest incident involved the robbery of a person in the Naccache area. As a result, the competent units of the Internal Security Forces initiated field and intelligence measures to identify and arrest those involved. Following investigations and inquiries, the Information Branch identified the suspects as: E.K. (born in 2007, Lebanese) J.E. (born in 2007, Lebanese) A.M. (born in 2009, Lebanese), minor On 30-01-2026, after a careful surveillance and monitoring operation, Information Branch patrols arrested the first in Sin El Fil, the second in Zouk Mosbeh, and the third in Naccache. During interrogation, they confessed to the charges against them, stating that they had created an account on the aforementioned application to lure homosexual individuals to the home of the grandfather of the third suspect in Naccache, where they would threaten them with kitchen knives and rob them of the money and other belongings in their possession. They also admitted to drug use. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred to the competent authority based on the instructions of the relevant judiciary. Efforts are ongoing to arrest other individuals involved.

16/2/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: As part of the continuous efforts undertaken by the specialized units of the Internal Security Forces to curb theft and robbery operations across various Lebanese regions, information was received about two unidentified individuals riding a GR-type motorcycle (other specifications unknown) who were carrying out armed robberies against citizens in Mount Lebanon. Accordingly, the specialized units of the Information Division initiated field and intelligence procedures to identify and arrest the perpetrators. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded in identifying one of them as: A. (born in 2007, Lebanese) On 07-02-2026, following close surveillance, one of the Branch’s patrols spotted a GR motorcycle ridden by the المذكور in the Bourj Hammoud area. A well-executed ambush led to his arrest and the seizure of the motorcycle. Upon searching him and the motorcycle, the following items were seized in his possession: A military pistol with a magazine and one live round Screwdrivers, pliers, and burglary tools A knife Two balaclavas A sum of money Three mobile phones During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him, admitting that, in partnership with another individual (efforts are ongoing to arrest him), he had committed dozens of purse-snatching incidents and armed robberies in the areas of Dora, Bourj Hammoud, Nabaa, Antelias, and Jdeideh, in addition to two motorcycle thefts in the Khaldeh area. He further admitted that he used the seized pistol and knife in carrying out the robberies, that on one occasion he injured one of his victims, and on another he fired shots into the air to intimidate. He also stated that he used to sell the stolen goods inside the Sabra camp and split the proceeds with his accomplice. Legal measures were taken against him. He was arrested and referred, along with the seized items, to the competent judicial authority based on the prosecution’s directive, while efforts continue to arrest his accomplice.

15/2/2026