Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was released: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces units to combat all forms of crime and apprehend those involved, particularly theft-related offences, and following a telephone report received by the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit, التابعة to the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, from the Operations Room of the Mount Lebanon Regional Command, concerning two individuals allegedly stealing from a well-known supermarket in Hazmieh, a patrol from the unit succeeded in apprehending the two suspects. They were identified as: J. H. (born in 1995, Lebanese) R. H. (born in 1997, Lebanese) Investigations revealed that both suspects had prior records for similar offences. A blue Honda Civic was also seized in their possession, bearing forged registration plates. During questioning, both suspects confessed to carrying out the theft at the aforementioned supermarket, as well as stealing from its two branches in Achrafieh and Jeita El-Malik. The two detainees and the vehicle were handed over to the competent police station for the necessary legal proceedings, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authorities.

11/11/2026

The Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces’ units to combat drug trafficking and distribution across the various regions of Lebanon, and following information received by the Information Branch concerning the activities of several drug-trafficking networks operating in a number of areas, patrols from the aforementioned Branch conducted surveillance operations and intensified their presence in areas where drug dealers were active. As a result, the Branch’s patrols carried out ambushes and raids on different dates in the following areas: Bourj el-Barajneh, Nabaa, Zouk, Ouzai, Tyre, Tripoli, Dekwaneh, and Sabtiyeh. These operations resulted in the arrest, in the act, of eight individuals belonging to several drug-trafficking networks, as well as the seizure of five motorcycles used in drug-trafficking activities. The individuals were identified as follows: M. Y. (born in 1980, Lebanese national), wanted by the judicial authorities under two arrest warrants for theft. B. N. (born in 1980, Syrian national), subject to a wanted notice for investigation on charges of theft. M. M. (born in 1994, Syrian national). M. A. D. (born in 1995, Palestinian national), with a prior criminal record involving drug-related offences. A. N. (born in 1994, Syrian national). M. M. (born in 1994, Lebanese national), also with a prior criminal record involving theft and firing a weapon. I. A. (born in 2002, Syrian national). A. Q. (born in 2008, Syrian national). A large quantity of narcotic substances was seized in their possession, including cocaine, baz (cocaine base), foreign cocaine, cannabis (hashish), a white narcotic substance, a solid substance, marijuana, crystal meth, a liquid substance, Captagon, narcotic pills of various colours, salvia, and a liquid substance contained in medical syringes. Mobile phones, sums of money, and forged documents were also seized. In addition, notebooks of cigarette rolling papers, empty bags, papers, boxes, and equipment used for packaging and consuming narcotics were seized. Furthermore, a search of the residence of the individual identified as M. Y., where he stored and packaged narcotics, resulted in the seizure of the following items: A quantity of narcotics. 13 motorcycles. One Kalashnikov rifle with five magazines. Two military-grade handguns with two magazines. A quantity of ammunition. One hunting rifle. Five precision scales. 15 mobile phones. Mobile phone batteries. Motorcycle keys of various makes. During questioning, the arrested individuals confessed to the charges brought against them. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and the arrested individuals, along with the seized items, were handed over to the competent authorities, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

10/11/2026

The Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the daily efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces’ units to combat various forms of crime, particularly armed robberies and thefts across the different regions of Lebanon, the Information Branch received intelligence indicating that two unidentified individuals had been carrying out robberies targeting people by misleading them into believing that they would sell them digital currencies in exchange for cash. One of these incidents took place in the Jounieh area on September 29, 2026, when two individuals riding a motorcycle robbed a citizen of USD 10,000 after convincing him that they would exchange the amount for the digital currency USDT. They then fled to an unknown destination. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch’s personnel managed to identify both suspects, one of whom was identified as: H. A. (born in 2001, Lebanese national). On October 21, 2026, following surveillance and monitoring, a patrol from the Branch managed to arrest him in the Nabaa area. During questioning, he confessed to the charges against him, namely, carrying out the aforementioned robbery in the Jounieh area in collaboration with another individual. Together, they had stolen USD 10,000 from the victim after making him believe that they would sell him digital currency. He also admitted to using narcotics. The necessary legal measures were taken against the arrested individual, who was subsequently handed over to the competent authorities, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Efforts are still underway to arrest his accomplice.

9/11/2026

The Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Following a complaint filed by Bank of the Mediterranean against several companies and individuals on charges of forgery and the use of forged documents, the Beirut Judicial Police Unit launched an investigation to uncover the circumstances of the case, identify those involved, and arrest them. As a result of investigations and inquiries, as well as efforts to trace the origin of the documents, the Beirut Judicial Detachment managed to identify an individual who claimed to be an employee of a bank. He was subsequently arrested after being lured into a trap. He was identified as: H. N. (born in 1975, Lebanese national). Upon searching him, evidence was found indicating his involvement, along with others, in forging banking and commercial documents, including documents related to increases in companies’ capital. As the investigation continued, the Detachment managed to identify and arrest the main suspect in the Hamra area. He was identified as: M. A. R. (born in 1994, Lebanese national). During questioning, he admitted to carrying out the forgery operations inside his residence in Bchamoun. Accordingly, a force from the Detachment raided the residence and seized equipment, papers, and documents related to the forgery operations. After it was established that the computer and the bag containing the stamps had been transferred to his parents’ residence in the Hay el-Sellom area, the residence was raided, and the computer and the bag were seized. Upon examining the forged documents, investigators found bank account statements, deposit documents relating to increases in companies’ capital, school and university certificates, employment and Social Security certificates, commercial documents, company registration certificates, and religious clerics’ identification cards attributed to Al-Azhar University. In addition, 16 forged stamps were seized. The Detachment also managed to arrest other individuals involved, namely: A. Y. H. (born in 1986, Lebanese national). H. S. (born in 1978, Lebanese national). H. A. (born in 1965, Lebanese national). Accordingly, and pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces is publishing the photographs of M. A. R., H. S., and H. N. Anyone who has fallen victim to their activities is requested to report to the Beirut Judicial Detachment, under the Judicial Police Unit, located at Barbar el-Khazen Barracks in Verdun, or contact the Beirut Judicial Detachment at 01-810171, so that the appropriate legal measures may be taken.

9/11/2026