Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: As part of the daily follow-up carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking and promotion in various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information about two unidentified individuals promoting drugs in Mount Lebanon. As a result of investigations, field operations, and intelligence inquiries, the identities of the two dealers were determined, and they were arrested in flagrante delicto in the area of Byblos while promoting drugs aboard a silver Jeep Grand Cherokee, which was seized. They are: M. Kh. (born in 2004, Syrian) J. H. (born in 2001, Lebanese) Upon searching them and the vehicle, the following were seized: 26 pills containing baz substance 12 packages containing cocaine One pill containing foreign cocaine 17 bags containing cannabis (hashish) A sum of money and three mobile phones During interrogation, they confessed to the charges against them, namely promoting drugs in Mount Lebanon areas. Legal measures were taken against them, and they, along with the seized items, were referred to the competent judicial authority based on the direction of the judiciary.

24/2/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the units of the Internal Security Forces to pursue those involved in various types of crimes, particularly drug trafficking offenses, information was received by the South Investigation Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie regarding the activity of two individuals promoting narcotic substances within the city of Sidon and its surroundings. Following a precise surveillance operation and field monitoring that lasted several days—during which the suspects’ movements were tracked and the necessary information was gathered to confirm their activity—their exact location was identified. Subsequently, a well-coordinated security operation was carried out, resulting in their arrest while onboard a four-wheel-drive Honda CR-V. They are: A. H. (born in 1999, Syrian national)F. M. (born in 2006, Syrian national) Upon searching them and the vehicle, a large quantity of drugs prepared for distribution was seized, consisting of: 17 wraps of cocaine 70 wraps of “baz” cocaine 19 small bags of hashish 24 bags of marijuana In addition to sums of money and mobile phones. The two detainees and the seized items were handed over to the Regional Anti-Drug Office in the South to proceed with the necessary legal measures against them, based on the direction of the competent judiciary.

24/2/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: As part of the daily follow-up carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking and distribution across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding unidentified individuals promoting drugs in the Keserwan area and storing them inside an apartment in the Zouk Mikael area. Accordingly, the competent units of the said branch initiated investigations and intelligence inquiries to identify and arrest them. Following a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the branch’s patrols raided the apartment in Zouk Mikael and arrested the suspects inside. They are: M. A. (born in 1988, Iraqi) K. A. (born in 1993, Iraqi) M. H. (born in 2005, Syrian) R. Q. (born in 2000, Syrian) F. Q. (born in 1999, Syrian) Upon searching them and the apartment, the following were seized: 56 wraps of crystal meth 23 wraps of cocaine 16 wraps of cocaine paste 7 bags of cannabis resin A booklet of rolling papers and 4 bottles used for drug consumption A sum of money During interrogation, they confessed to promoting drugs in the Keserwan area. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority based on the instructions of the judiciary.

23/2/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts by Internal Security Forces units to pursue and arrest individuals involved in drug-related crimes, and within the framework of the security plan established by the Judicial Police Unit to curb the spread of this scourge across various Lebanese regions: After Airport Customs officers seized, on 11/02/2026, a parcel containing narcotic substances, the Central Anti-Drug Office immediately launched investigations and swift inquiries. As a result, it carried out a rapid and specialized operation leading to the arrest of the parcel’s recipient: Sh. B. (born in 1981, Lebanese). Through immediate interrogation and cross-checking of technical and forensic data, the warehouse he used to store the goods prior to distributing them to dealers and promoters was identified in the Zouk Mikael area. A patrol from the aforementioned office raided the warehouse and seized a large and diverse quantity of drugs, including: Four plastic “Skittles” boxes containing colored jelly-like pellets. A “Genz” cardboard box containing beige powder. Four spray-shaped boxes (brand “Puffla”) containing cigarette-shaped items. Two “Trippy Snax Dubay” cardboard boxes containing cigar pieces. Three boxes branded “VS.” One box branded “Polaris.” 97 ketamine vials. 93 pink cocaine wraps weighing 655 grams. 182 white cocaine wraps weighing 1,230 grams. 67 transparent bags containing cannabis resin weighing 1,125 grams. Four slabs of cannabis resin weighing 1,270 grams. 49 nylon bags and two boxes containing marijuana weighing 1,325 grams. 14 nylon bags containing 640 ecstasy pills. 5 plastic wraps containing mushroom substance weighing 30 grams. 30 bags containing “choco mushroom” weighing 705 grams. 20 wraps bearing cocaine traces. 50 electronic cigarettes containing cannabis. Three booklets of rolling papers. A precision scale suitable for use. A cannabis grinder. Packaging bags for narcotics. A vacuum-sealing machine. An M4 rifle with a magazine containing 25 live rounds. A sum of money. The narcotics were seized, and a vehicle belonging to the detainee was impounded. Efforts are ongoing, in coordination with the competent judiciary, to arrest the remaining individuals involved.

23/2/2026