The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: First – Sodeco: A contracting company will carry out road resurfacing works in the Sodeco area on both carriageways, from the Bechara El Khoury intersection to the Sodeco intersection, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 4 August 2026. Second – Eastbound Nahr Ibrahim–Madfoun Highway: Further to our previous statement regarding traffic measures on the eastbound carriageway of the Nahr Ibrahim–Madfoun Highway, scheduled from 10:00 p.m. today until dawn tomorrow for the maintenance of reflective road studs, these works have been postponed. The contractor will instead carry out the maintenance works from 10:00 p.m. on 5 August 2026 until 5:00 a.m. the following day. During the works, traffic heading toward Byblos (Jbeil) will be diverted onto the coastal road from the Nahr Ibrahim interchange. Third – Westbound Highway after the Chekka Tunnel: A contracting company will collect asphalt samples on the westbound carriageway after the Chekka Tunnel for testing by the Higher Relief Commission. The works will take place on 4 and 5 August 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Traffic will not be closed; however, the roadway will be partially narrowed during the works. Citizens are kindly requested to comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and the traffic signs in place to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.

3/8/2026

The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: On the occasion of the sixth anniversary of the tragic Beirut Port explosion, and in tribute to the souls of the martyrs, two marches will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, 4 August 2026, starting at 4:00 p.m. and continuing until their conclusion, as follows: The first march: from the Beirut Fire Brigade Center – Karantina toward the Port of Beirut. The second march: from Martyrs' Square toward the Port of Beirut. In addition, the families of those killed and injured in the explosion will gather at 3:00 p.m. on the same day on the Airport Road, before setting off in a motorcade to the Beirut Palace of Justice, where a speech will be delivered. The procession will then continue toward Martyrs' Gate No. 3 at the port, before entering the port premises to lay a wreath at the martyrs' memorial. Accordingly, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces will implement the following traffic measures: Divert traffic coming from Dora toward Souk El Samak. Divert traffic heading from Forum de Beyrouth toward Dakhliyeh, preventing access to the western carriageway. Divert traffic coming from Charles Helou Avenue (Shipping Station) toward the eastern carriageway, preventing access to the Emigrant Statue. Divert traffic coming from the Emigrant Statue and close the roadway between the Shipping Station and the Emigrant Statue in both directions. Temporarily divert traffic coming from the Sahyoun descent, prior to the gathering and the departure of the first march from Martyrs' Square toward the Georges Haddad intersection. Remove parked vehicles and close the eastern carriageway extending from Forum de Beyrouth to the Central Kataeb Headquarters. Note: These traffic measures will take effect upon the departure of the marches. Citizens are kindly requested to comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and with the traffic signs installed in the area to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.

3/8/2026

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 combat crime and pursue individuals who threaten public security, a video has been circulating on social media showing an individual stealing a motorcycle in the Dekwaneh area by distraction. Following intensive intelligence gathering and investigations conducted by the Beirut Investigation Unit to identify and apprehend the perpetrator, one of the unit's patrols located and placed the suspect under surveillance in the Zoqaq El Blat area. A swift raid led to his arrest. He was identified as: A. A. (born in 2004, Syrian national). During interrogation and after being confronted with the evidence, the suspect confessed to the theft. He admitted that he had targeted the motorcycle while it was displayed for sale in front of a commercial shop, taking advantage of the shop owner's distraction before riding away on it. The stolen motorcycle was recovered and returned to its lawful owner. The suspect, along with the seized evidence, was referred to the competent authority for the necessary legal proceedings, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

3/8/2026

The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the daily efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat crime, particularly theft and armed robbery across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding a gang involved in carrying out theft and armed robbery operations in Beirut and Mount Lebanon. Accordingly, the specialized units of the Branch launched field and intelligence operations to identify and apprehend the suspects. Following extensive investigations, the Branch identified several members of the gang, including: B. Q. (born in 1995, Lebanese) R. A. (born in 2006, Lebanese) Following a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch's patrols arrested the two suspects in Aramoun while they were aboard a white Kia Forte, which was seized after it was found to have been used in the theft and robbery operations. Identification documents belonging to several individuals were also seized. During interrogation, the suspects confessed to participating, together with a third accomplice, in carrying out numerous armed robberies targeting individuals and motorcycles in Beirut and Mount Lebanon, including in BIEL, Costa Brava, and Ramlet El Baida. They admitted using the seized vehicle during the crimes and stated that the second suspect was responsible for disposing of the stolen property. The necessary legal measures were taken against the suspects, who were referred, together with the seized items, to the competent judicial authority in accordance with judicial instructions. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the third suspect involved.

3/8/2026