The following statement was 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 to curb crime across various Lebanese regions and arrest perpetrators, particularly those involved in theft, robbery, and pickpocketing, information was received by the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit within the Regional Gendarmerie Unit regarding the presence of two individuals in the area of Hayy Al-Sellom suspected of committing robbery operations while riding a motorcycle in the said area. Following monitoring and surveillance, a unit force arrested them while they were riding a motorcycle. They were identified as: -M.D. (born in 2008, Lebanese according to his statement) -M.S. (born in 2007, Syrian according to his statement) Upon searching them, a military pistol with its magazine containing six live rounds, three black face masks, and a mobile phone were seized in their possession. After checking the motorcycle they were riding, it was found to be stolen. During interrogation, they confessed to carrying out several robbery and pickpocketing operations in the areas of Airport Road and Al-Ouzai. The two detainees, the motorcycle, and the seized items were handed over to the competent unit to take the necessary legal measures against them, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

17/2/2026

The following statement was issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the ongoing efforts carried out by the competent units of the Internal Security Forces to arrest individuals wanted by the judiciary across various Lebanese regions, and as a result of investigations and inquiries conducted by the Bekaa Investigation Unit within the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, four individuals were arrested in several Bekaa villages, as follows: First:On 12-02-2026, in the town of Al-Ain, the following individual was arrested:-H.S. (born in 1988, Lebanese),who is wanted by the judiciary pursuant to judicial prosecutions for crimes of theft and fraud.A quantity of cannabis resin was also seized in his possession. Second:On 13-02-2026, in the town of Jdeideh – Baalbek, unit members arrested:-H.S. (born in 1978, Lebanese),who is wanted by the judiciary under an arrest warrant and a summary judgment for theft. Third:On 16-02-2026, during a qualitative security operation carried out by patrols of the aforementioned unit in the town of Younine – Baalbek, one of the wanted individuals was arrested:-M.Q. (born in 1966, Lebanese),who is subject to an arrest warrant for complicity in intentional homicide and weapons offenses.A military pistol was seized in his possession. Fourth:On 16-02-2026, one of the unit’s patrols arrested a wanted individual during a qualitative security operation carried out in the town of Kfarzabad – Zahle. He is:-Ch.Ch. (born in 1971, Lebanese),wanted under two arrest warrants: the first for forming a gang, theft, and armed robbery, and the second for theft. A military pistol was seized in his possession. The arrested individuals, along with the seized items, were handed over to the competent units to carry out the necessary legal measures against them, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

17/2/2026

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