Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: On 27-01-2026, the individual identified as G.Z.D. (born in 1996, Lebanese) reported that while passing through the Shweifat area in his BMW vehicle, he was intercepted by two unknown individuals who pointed military weapons at him, stole his car and personal belongings, and then fled to an unknown destination. Immediately, the specialized units of the Internal Security Forces initiated field and intelligence procedures to identify and arrest those involved. As a result of intensive investigations and inquiries, the Information Division succeeded within hours in identifying them as: A. (born in 1998, Lebanese) S. (born in 2004, Lebanese) On 28-01-2026, following close surveillance, one of the Division’s patrols—less than 24 hours after the robbery—spotted the first suspect driving the stolen vehicle, arrested him, and recovered the car. Simultaneously, a well-planned ambush was carried out in the Hay Al-Sellom area, resulting in the arrest of the second suspect. During interrogation, both confessed to the charges against them, including forming a gang to rob and steal vehicles at gunpoint, among them the robbery of the BMW belonging to G.Z.D. in the Shweifat area. The vehicle was returned to its owner. Legal measures were taken against the two detainees, and they were referred to the competent judicial authority based on the prosecution’s directive.

14/2/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the daily efforts carried out by the units of the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking and distribution and to arrest those involved, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie received information about an individual dealing drugs in the Kaslik area. Following investigations and inquiries, a patrol from the unit arrested him in a targeted operation while he was riding a motorcycle. He was identified as: M. M. (born in 1995, Lebanese) Upon searching him and the motorcycle, the following were seized: • 8 small bags containing narcotic substances • A transparent bag containing a quantity of magic mushrooms • A mobile phone and an amount of money in US dollars In a related development, The Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit also received information about a person distributing drugs in the Bir El Abed area while riding a motorcycle. After intensive investigations, his identity was established, and he was arrested in a targeted operation in the said area while riding a “GR” motorcycle. He was identified as: K. H. (born in 2002, Lebanese) Seized in his possession were: • 41 plastic capsules containing narcotic substances • 5 bags containing hashish and marijuana • An amount of money and two mobile phones The two detainees, the seized items, and the two motorcycles were handed over to the competent units in order to take the necessary legal measures against them, based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

12/2/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: Pursuant to instructions from the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of an individual arrested by the Beirut Judicial Police Unit on charges of fraud and unlawfully obtaining money from citizens by impersonating an “electricity bill collector.” It was found that a number of citizens fell victim to his fraudulent acts in several areas of the Mount Lebanon and Beirut governorates. He is identified as: Kh. A. (born in 1973, Palestinian) Accordingly, the Directorate requests that anyone who has fallen victim to his actions and recognizes him report to the headquarters of the aforementioned unit, located at Barbar El Khazen Barracks – Verdun, or call one of the following numbers: 01-810170 or 01-810171, in preparation for the necessary legal measures to be taken.

12/2/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: On 04-02-2026, unknown armed individuals traveling in three vehicles intercepted a group of young men riding in a passenger van in the Minieh area. They pointed military-grade weapons at them, smashed the van’s windows, and fled to an unknown destination. The incident sparked a wave of anger in the area and was widely circulated on social media. Immediately, instructions were given to the competent units of the Information Branch to carry out field and intelligence measures to determine the circumstances of the incident, identify those involved, and arrest them. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded within hours in identifying those involved in intercepting the van and assaulting the young men inside, including: Kh. S. D. (born in 1987, Lebanese) M. K. (born in 1994, Lebanese) On the same date, following a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, a patrol from the Branch arrested the first suspect in Minieh, while the second turned himself in. A Kalashnikov-type rifle was seized. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred to the competent unit based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining individuals involved.

12/2/2026