15/11/2026
On November 10, 2026, the Rapid Intervention Regiment of the Mobile Forces Unit conducted a live-fire exercise and a field training drill simulating operations to arrest dangerous wanted individuals and combat riots. The exercise took place at the Martyr Brigadier General Wissam Al-Hassan Barracks in Dbayeh.
The exercise was attended by the Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Dr. Alfred Hanna; the Commander of the Central Administration Unit, Brigadier General Salim Abdo; the Commander of the Mobile Forces Unit, Brigadier General Tony Matta; the Commander of the Rapid Intervention Regiment, Colonel Roger Azar; as well as branch commanders and officers of the unit.
The event began with the Lebanese national anthem, followed by a military parade featuring synchronized marching and a display of the regiment’s vehicles.
Brigadier General Matta then delivered a speech in which he praised the efforts and professionalism of the regiment’s personnel, urging them to make every possible effort to fulfill their duties and safeguard the security of the country and its citizens.
The training activities subsequently began and included:
VIP protection and the evacuation of a person targeted in an ambush.
Self-defense training.
Riot control and handling violent demonstrators.
Evacuation of injured persons and the arrest of individuals instigating riots.
A rappelling exercise from the regiment’s building, involving female personnel.
The attendees then moved to the designated area for the live-fire exercise, which simulated the arrest of dangerous wanted individuals and a raid on an apartment, followed by an operation to raid a civilian transport bus.
The exercise involved the use of armored vehicles, various firearms and ammunition calibers, RPG launchers, as well as stun and smoke grenades.
The exercise also included precision shooting drills, firing from behind cover, obstacle navigation, target engagement, rear-facing shooting, and confidence shooting, all conducted in accordance with established safety procedures.
The exercise demonstrated an advanced level of readiness, discipline, and professionalism among the participating officers and personnel, as well as their ability to carry out various operational missions under emergency conditions.
At the conclusion of the event, Colonel Azar presented Brigadier General Matta with a commemorative shield. Commemorative photographs were then taken in the presence of the participating officers and personnel.
Issued by the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: Pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authorities, the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces is publishing the photograph of the detainee: A. H. Q. (born in 2002, Lebanese) for fraud and forgery, having carried out fraudulent operations by selling counterfeit gold ounces in Beirut. Accordingly, the Directorate General requests anyone who fell victim to him to contact the Office for Combating Financial Crimes and Money Laundering at the Judicial Police Unit, at 01-290881, in preparation for taking the necessary legal measures against him.
15/11/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following announcement: The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces, acting upon instructions from the competent judicial authorities, is circulating the photograph of the arrested individual: A. A. (born in 1978, Palestinian). He is suspected of committing armed robbery offences in several areas of Beirut’s southern suburbs, including Airport Road, Jandoline, and other locations. Accordingly, the Directorate General requests that anyone who has been a victim of these crimes contact the following number: 01-451162 This is to allow the necessary legal procedures to be initiated
15/11/2026
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
