11/5/2026
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 Internal Security Forces to combat all forms of crime, particularly those related to illegal gambling and betting, on 10-05-2026, while a patrol from the Gambling Suppression Bureau of the Judicial Police Unit was monitoring a horse racing round at the “Horse Racing Track – Tayouneh,” four suspects were arrested:
H.S. (born in 1989, Lebanese)
A.M. (born in 1983, Lebanese)
A.M. (born in 1972, Lebanese)
A.F. (born in 1973, Palestinian)
for possessing mobile phones in violation of the law prohibiting their entry into the racecourse.
During interrogation, the first suspect confessed to working for the individual Y.B. (born in 1993, Palestinian), who was found to be managing operations involving manipulation and fraud in horse racing results at the Beirut Horse Racing Track. He also admitted participating in prohibited gambling games with R.G. (born in 1971, Lebanese), A.H. (born in 1967, Lebanese), F.A.S. (born in 1987, Lebanese), and A.Sh. (Lebanese, with the remainder of his identity unknown). He further confessed to carrying out illegal betting activities for A.A. (born in 1968, Lebanese).
The second suspect also admitted working for Y.B. and communicating with him by phone. He stated that he had been tasked with contacting the minor M.G. (born in 2010, Lebanese), who works as a jockey at the racecourse and is involved in manipulating race results under Y.B.’s instructions. He also declared that he engaged in prohibited gambling games with the above-mentioned A.A., as well as D.B. (born in 1989, Palestinian) and K.F. (unregistered).
On 11-05-2026, F.A.S. was summoned to the Bureau’s office, where he was arrested for practicing prohibited gambling activities known as “secret Paroli games” on behalf of Y.B. and D.B.
Search and investigation notices were circulated against Y.B. — who had previously been investigated for illegal online betting — as well as against D.B., H.N., A.A., R.G., A.H., K.F., M.G. (the jockey), A.K.D., and A.Sh., for engaging in prohibited secret “Paroli” gambling games, manipulating race results, and conducting illegal online betting activities. They were also banned from entering the horse racing track.
As of today, the first and second suspects were released pending investigation, while their mobile phones were seized. The accounts of all those involved with money transfer companies used for “Paroli” operations, betting, and illegal gambling activities were frozen.
The investigation is ongoing under the supervision of the competent judiciary.
Issued by the Internal Security Forces – Directorate General – Public Relations Division The following announcement: At 7:00 a.m. on November 15, 2026, the Lebanese Cycling Federation will organize the “Lebanon Independence Road Cycling Race,” covering a distance of approximately 47 km. The race will start on the coastal highway, in front of Campomatic Company, near the pedestrian bridge in Bourj Hammoud, heading towards Jounieh and Byblos, then climbing towards Annaya along the main road. The finish line will be near the Lebanese Army checkpoint in Annaya. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of this announcement and comply with the instructions and guidance of Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as the posted traffic signs, in order to facilitate traffic flow.
14/11/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Pursuant to instructions from the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the photograph of the arrested individual: H. M. Ch. (born in 2004, Lebanese national), for allegedly committing multiple robbery offenses in Beirut and Mount Lebanon. Accordingly, the Directorate General requests that anyone who has fallen victim to his alleged crimes contact the Baabda Judicial Unit, التابعة to the Judicial Police Unit, at either of the following telephone numbers: 05-921115 or 05-922173, in order to initiate the necessary legal proceedings against him.
14/11/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division announces the following: A contracting company will carry out water pipeline installation works in the Mar Maroun area of Ashrafieh, on a side street branching off Lebanon Street, in front of Huvelin University, according to the following schedule: Phase One: Starting at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, until midnight at the beginning of Monday, November 6, 2026. Phase Two: From 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026, until midnight at the beginning of Monday, November 23, 2026. These works will result in the closure of the road to traffic at the specified location, with traffic diverted towards Abdel Wahab El-Inglizi Street. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of these arrangements and comply with the instructions and directions of Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as the posted traffic signs, in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
13/11/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts by the Internal Security Forces to arrest individuals wanted by the judiciary, on November 13, 2026, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit, to the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, received information concerning the presence of a dangerous wanted individual in the Al-Rihab area. Following investigations and surveillance operations, a force from the aforementioned unit proceeded to the area and, in a swift operation at the entrance to the Sabra Market, managed to arrest the individual identified as: H. H. N. (born in 1994, Lebanese national, according to his own statements). He was wanted by the judiciary for several offenses, including forming a criminal gang, stealing motorcycles, purchasing and reselling stolen goods, as well as opening fire. It was also established that a video circulating on social media showed him stealing motorcycles from various locations. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was handed over to the competent authority pursuant to instructions from the judiciary.
13/11/2026
