The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces' ongoing efforts to locate and apprehend individuals wanted by the judiciary across Lebanon, the specialized units of the Information Branch, following extensive field operations and intelligence gathering, succeeded in locating a suspect wanted for the murder of a Syrian woman in Hay El Sellom on 11 October 2024. He was identified as: H.A. (born in 2002, Lebanese), who is wanted pursuant to an arrest warrant for murder and a final court judgment for unlawful discharge of a firearm. On 6 July 2026, following close surveillance, an Information Branch patrol arrested him in a carefully planned ambush in Hay El Sellom while he was riding an unregistered white motorcycle, which was seized. A search of the suspect and the motorcycle resulted in the seizure of: a military handgun with a magazine; 16 live rounds of ammunition; a handgun holster and a fabric belt; a silver-colored chain; personal identification documents belonging to his brother; a mobile phone; an amount of cash. During questioning, the suspect confessed to the offenses attributed to him. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he, together with the seized items, was referred to the competent judicial authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent prosecutor.

20/7/2026

The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of ongoing efforts to enhance road safety, and pursuant to a decision by the Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Ahmad Al-Hajjar, to intensify enforcement against traffic violations in the city of Beirut and combat illegal practices—particularly those committed by motorcycle riders—the Beirut Traffic Company, part of the Beirut Police Unit, has continued its field enforcement campaign across the capital. Through a series of fixed and temporary checkpoints, officers impounded 1,986 motorcycles and 231 vehicles found to be in violation, and issued 11,085 traffic citations during the period from 1 July to 18 July 2026. The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces reaffirms its commitment to continuing the enforcement of traffic laws and urges citizens to regularize the legal status of their vehicles and comply with applicable laws and regulations in order to safeguard public safety.

20/7/2026

The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: On Tuesday, 21 July 2026, the Safe Roads Association will carry out the installation of raised pavement markers (Cat's Eyes) and a traffic delineator post at the front of the median barrier on the Zouk Mosbeh Highway, at the junction leading to the coastal road. The work will begin at 8:30 a.m. and continue until completion on the same day. The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces urges motorists to take note of these works, comply with the instructions of the Internal Security Forces personnel assigned to the operation, and follow the posted traffic signs to help prevent traffic congestion.

20/7/2026

The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: On 14 July 2026, the Zgharta Traffic Unit, part of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, received information about a network involved in forging Syrian driver's licenses and distributing them to Syrian nationals residing in Lebanon. Following the information received, the unit launched an investigation and arrested the Syrian national: D.M.J. (born in 2006), who was found in possession of a Syrian driver's license that was determined to be forged. During questioning, he admitted obtaining the license from: L.S. (born in 1971, Lebanese), in exchange for US$70, after sending her via WhatsApp a copy of his individual civil registry extract, a copy of his father's identity card, and his blood type, with the aim of facilitating his movement and passage through security checkpoints. Further investigation led officers to lure the female suspect to a designated location, where she was arrested. She admitted supplying the driver's license to the suspect and stated that she had been communicating with a Syrian individual named Ibrahim (full identity unknown), who was responsible for obtaining the licenses. She explained that she would leave the required documents at a prearranged location and later collect the driver's licenses. She also admitted to obtaining more than 20 driver's licenses for Syrian nationals in Lebanon in exchange for US$25 per license, claiming that she was unaware they were forged. The two suspects, together with the seized evidence, were referred to the Tripoli Judicial Investigation Unit of the Judicial Police for the necessary legal proceedings, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Investigations remain ongoing to identify and apprehend the remaining individuals involved.

19/7/2026