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 theft crimes of all kinds, especially residential burglaries, and to track down and arrest perpetrators throughout all Lebanese regions, on the night of 10-05-2026, a citizen filed a complaint before the Halba Police Station in the Regional Gendarmerie Unit against an unknown individual for unlawfully entering his home located in the Sahlet Arqa – Halba area without forced entry, and stealing an iron safe containing gold worth approximately USD 60,000, in addition to an estimated USD 500 in cash. As a result of the investigation and in less than 24 hours, a patrol from the Information Branch succeeded in identifying the thief and arresting him during a security operation in the Halba area. He was identified as: M.B. (born in 2002, Lebanese), wanted under two arrest warrants and a judicial sentence, all for theft-related crimes. During interrogation, he confessed to the acts attributed to him and admitted entering and robbing the house. A search of his person led to the seizure of the following stolen items: 13.25 gold coins 4 large gold ounces and 1 small gold ounce 3 bracelets A necklace and a plaque bracelet The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he, along with the seized items, was referred to the competent authority based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.

15/5/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: The contracting company will continue asphalt rehabilitation and maintenance works, including road marking with thermal paint, installation of reflective road studs, and other related works, on both lanes of Imam Khomeini Boulevard and Imad Mughniyeh Bridge on 15, 16, and 17 May 2026, daily from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Please note that traffic will not be completely blocked in the area. Therefore, the General Directorate requests citizens to take note of and comply with the implemented traffic measures in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.

15/5/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: As part of the continuous efforts exerted by the specialized units of the Internal Security Forces to combat crimes of all kinds and arrest perpetrators across Lebanese territory, particularly those involved in drug-related crimes, on 24-04-2026, information was obtained regarding the presence of a large quantity of Captagon pills hidden inside a vehicle in the Baalbek area. Immediately, a force from the Central Anti-Narcotics Office, supported by a patrol from the Regional Anti-Narcotics Office in Zahle, carried out a raid and cordon operation targeting the vehicle. Upon searching it, 17 large barrels were seized containing 329 kilograms of Captagon pills, equivalent to approximately 1,810,000 pills. Earlier, the same office had also received information regarding the presence of a quantity of Captagon pills, materials used in their manufacture, and a machine used to produce Captagon, hidden inside a cave in a rugged area of Northern Bekaa. Accordingly, a force from the same office, supported by a force from the Regional Anti-Narcotics Office in Zahle, raided the specified location, where the following were seized: 15 kilograms of Captagon pills (approximately 85,000 pills) 700 kilograms of liquid formamide, used in the manufacture of Captagon pills A mixing machine used in the production process The necessary legal procedures were carried out under the supervision of the competent judiciary, while efforts continue to arrest all those involved.

14/5/2026

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 units to combat crime and arrest perpetrators, and based on information received by the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie regarding the drugging and rape of a minor (born in 2014, Syrian), who was transferred to a hospital, the unit immediately intensified its investigations and inquiries, which revealed the involvement of: I.J. (born in 2000, Syrian) A.A. (born in 2009, Syrian) Following precise surveillance and tracking operations, a patrol from the unit succeeded in arresting them on 29-04-2026 in the Kahhalouniyeh area while riding two motorcycles without license plates or identification documents. The detainees and the two motorcycles were handed over to the competent police station in order to carry out the necessary legal procedures against them, based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.

14/5/2026