Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: On 21 October 2026, the body of a young man, identified as B. H. (born in 2006, Syrian national), was found in the town of Jadra, Chouf District, bearing gunshot wounds. It was subsequently established that his GR motorcycle and mobile phone had been stolen. Immediately, the relevant units of the Internal Security Forces launched field investigations and intelligence-gathering operations to identify and apprehend those involved. As a result of extensive inquiries and investigations, the Information Branch managed to identify the two suspects as follows: Y. N. (born in 2004, of undetermined nationality and without registered civil status). S. A. (born in 2003, of undetermined nationality and without registered civil status). Orders were issued to locate and arrest both suspects, in coordination with the competent judicial authorities. On 6 November 2026, following careful surveillance and monitoring, patrols from the Information Branch carried out two simultaneous operations, resulting in the arrest of the first suspect in the American Roundabout area and the second in the Ain El-Sikka area, at the entrance to Ain El-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp. During questioning, both suspects confessed to the charges against them, admitting that they had opened fire on the victim and stolen his motorcycle. The necessary legal proceedings were undertaken against them under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.
8/11/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat all types of crime and apprehend those involved, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit, التابعة to the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, carried out four security operations in different areas, resulting in the arrest of five individuals, as detailed below: First: Following information received by the unit regarding the presence of a warehouse storing stolen motorcycles in the Sabra area, a force from the unit managed to arrest: A. H. (born in 2004, Syrian, according to his own statement). Six motorcycles were seized at the location, along with 23 bags containing marijuana, 24 bags containing cannabis resin (hashish), approximately 400 narcotic pills, various other types of pills, as well as mobile phones and sums of money. Second: On 7 November 2026, a patrol from the unit arrested two individuals caught in the act of stealing a motorcycle in the Tahwitat Al-Ghadir area. They were identified as: A. H. (born in 1998, Lebanese, according to his own statement). H. S. (born in 2003, Lebanese, according to his own statement). Two motorcycles and an amount of cannabis resin (hashish) were seized. Further investigations revealed that the first suspect is also suspected of involvement in an incident involving the robbery of a mobile phone, a wallet and a sum of money from a member of the Beirut Municipal Police in the Burj Al-Barajneh area, in addition to several motorcycle thefts in Beirut. Third: On 6 November 2026, a force from the unit arrested: Z. H. (born in 2000, Syrian). The arrest took place in the Rweiss area on suspicion of drug trafficking. A quantity of cannabis resin (hashish), pills and substances suspected to be narcotics, packaging equipment, a motorcycle, and a mobile phone containing video clips of substances suspected to be intended for distribution, accompanied by their respective prices, were seized in his possession. Fourth: Following surveillance and tracking operations, a force from the unit arrested an individual wanted under an arrest warrant for motorcycle theft. The arrest took place in the Bir Hassan area. He was identified as: H. H. (born in 2004, of undetermined nationality and without registered civil status). A mobile phone was seized in his possession. The arrested individuals, along with the seized items, were handed over to the relevant units for the necessary legal proceedings to be taken, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authorities.
7/11/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces, acting upon instructions from the competent judicial authorities, hereby publishes the photograph of an individual detained on charges of theft and fraud, identified as: M. A. (born in 2001, Lebanese). The individual allegedly used to purchase goods and various items from shops in one of the towns in southern Lebanon, with a total value not exceeding USD 100. He would then falsely lead shop owners to believe that he had paid the amount due and ask them to return the remaining balance. According to the complainants’ statements, the individual had not actually handed over the said amount. Instead, he allegedly deceived them and fraudulently obtained their money and the goods he had purchased. Accordingly, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces requests that anyone who may have fallen victim to his activities or recognizes him contact the Tebnine Police Station, Regional Gendarmerie Unit, at 07-325283, to provide any relevant information, in preparation for taking the necessary legal action.
7/11/2026
General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: On 29 September 2026, unidentified individuals broke into a citizen’s home in the town of Kherbet Rouha, in the Rachaya District, by forcing entry, and stole a metal safe containing gold jewellery and sums of money. The value of the stolen items was estimated at more than USD 250,000. Immediately following the incident, the specialized units of the Internal Security Forces launched field and intelligence operations. As a result of inquiries and investigations, the Information Division managed to identify four individuals involved in the theft, namely: A. T. (born in 1998, Lebanese). A. H. (born in 1991, Lebanese). A. H. M. (born in 2005, Syrian). Gh. M. (born in 1970, Lebanese). On 6 and 8 October 2026, following careful surveillance and monitoring operations, patrols from the Division managed to arrest three of them in the city of Baalbek and the fourth suspect, a woman, in the city of Zahle. During questioning, they confessed to participating, along with two other individuals, in carrying out the aforementioned theft. The necessary legal procedures were taken against them, and they were handed over to the competent authorities in accordance with the instructions of the competent judiciary. Efforts are still ongoing to apprehend the remaining individuals involved.
7/11/2026
General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the units of the Internal Security Forces to combat all types of crime and apprehend those responsible, patrols from the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit, under the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, managed to arrest five individuals considered among the most dangerous suspects in armed robbery, theft and pickpocketing, within a period of 24 hours. The arrests took place in various locations across the Mount Lebanon and Beirut Governorates. The individuals arrested are as follows: M. M. (born in 1994, Lebanese): Arrested in the Roueiss area, in Beirut’s southern suburbs. He is suspected of stealing motorcycles from various areas in the southern suburbs and selling them inside Bourj el-Barajneh Camp. Video footage documenting his alleged criminal activities is available. W. M. (born in 1998, Lebanese): Wanted by the judiciary under an arrest warrant on charges of theft. He was arrested in the Haret El Naameh area. H. H. (born in 2004, of undetermined nationality): Subject to an arrest warrant on charges of motorcycle theft. He was arrested in the Sabra / Al-Harsh area. Y. K. (born in 1999, Lebanese): Suspected of carrying out motorcycle robberies in the Costa Brava area. He is wanted under an arrest warrant for motorcycle theft. He was arrested in the Sabra / Al-Harsh area. H. Sh. D. (born in 2004, Lebanese): Arrested in Wadi Chahrour following an exchange of gunfire with members of the patrol, during which he sustained injuries to his hand and leg. He was transferred to hospital for medical treatment, and his health condition is stable. The detainees were handed over to the relevant units to take the necessary legal measures against them, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authorities.
6/11/2026
General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: On 5 November 2026, in the Bir Hassan area, two unidentified individuals assaulted a citizen and stole his motorcycle, inside the seat of which was USD 500,000, in addition to his pistol and mobile phone. The perpetrators then fled to an unknown destination. Following the incident, the specialized units of the Internal Security Forces launched field and intelligence operations to identify and apprehend the two perpetrators. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Information Division managed to identify one of the suspects, namely: A. M. (born in 1998, Lebanese). Following careful surveillance and monitoring, a patrol from the Division managed to arrest him on 6 November 2026, in the Khaldeh area, and seized the stolen pistol in his possession. During questioning, he confessed to participating in the robbery with another individual. He also admitted that they had deposited part of the stolen money with several individuals and used the remaining portion to purchase a car. The Division managed to recover a substantial portion of the stolen amount. The necessary legal procedures were taken against the detainee. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the second individual involved, under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.
6/11/2026
General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: Several news websites and social media platforms circulated a report yesterday, 5 November 2026, claiming that six robbery incidents had taken place in the heart of Beirut within a period of 45 minutes. The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces wishes to clarify that this report is inaccurate and exaggerated. In fact, only one robbery took place yesterday around midday, in the Tariq El Jdideh area. In this regard, at 4:00 a.m. on 5 November 2026, a patrol from the Beirut Investigation Unit managed to apprehend two individuals caught in the act while riding a motorcycle without a registration plate in the Ashrafieh area, along Pierre Gemayel Avenue, for having committed a robbery in the area. It was established that both individuals had previous records for similar offences. They are: H. H. (born in 2002, Lebanese) A. D. (born in 2006, Palestinian) The following items were seized in their possession: A white GR motorcycle without registration or vehicle documents. A quantity of cannabis (hashish) inside a shoulder bag. The two detainees were handed over to the relevant police station for the necessary legal procedures to be taken against them. The investigation is ongoing under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities. The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces calls upon all media outlets and news websites to refrain from rushing to publish any information before verifying its accuracy, and to avoid exaggerating news reports that could negatively affect the overall situation in the country. It also urges citizens not to circulate such unverified reports, as they create confusion and spread fear among the public.
6/11/2026
The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division – issued the following statement: Infrastructure repair works in the Medawar area – Achrafieh A contractor company has commenced infrastructure repair works in the Medawar area of Achrafieh, in front of Baqlian Mills. The works will continue until 5:00 p.m. today, 5 November 2026. These works will require the closure of traffic at the specified location, with vehicles diverted behind the aforementioned mills towards Al-Bourj Company, until the completion of the works. Installation of reflective road studs in the Geitawi area A contractor company will install reflective road studs (cat’s eyes) in the Geitawi area, along the road extending from Saint George Hospital (Hôpital des Sœurs du Rosaire) to the end of the road section at Geitawi Hospital, followed by a stretch of 100 metres to the right and 30 metres to the left. The works will take place from 5 November 2026 until 30 November 2026, Monday through Saturday, from 6:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. the following day. On Sundays, however, the works will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. on the same day. Please note that these works will not result in traffic closures or any reduction in the available road width. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of these measures 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.
5/11/2026
The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division – issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the specialized units of the Internal Security Forces to combat crimes against public morals and dismantle networks involved in human trafficking and prostitution, including the phenomenon of women being present along roadsides to solicit customers: On 31 October 2026, officers from the Anti-Human Trafficking and Protection of Public Morals Bureau, affiliated with the Judicial Police Unit, arrested three women on the Amchit–Jbeil highway who were standing along the roadside for the purpose of soliciting customers to engage in prostitution. They were identified as: K. H. (of unspecified nationality / without registered civil status) A. A. (of unspecified nationality / without registered civil status) F. A. (Lebanese) In the Maameltein area, along the coastal road, a patrol from the aforementioned bureau arrested another woman for the same offence, identified as: H. M. (Syrian) During questioning, the women admitted to the charges brought against them. They were subsequently referred to the competent judicial authorities in accordance with their instructions.
5/11/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Department: The following communiqué: As part of the ongoing work carried out by the Internal Security Forces units to pursue and apprehend judicial wanted individuals across various Lebanese regions, and as a result of inquiries and investigations, on various dates, patrols from the Bekaa Investigation Division within the Regional Gendarmerie Unit managed to arrest judicial wanted individuals in the town of Taalabaya, who are: A. A. (born in 1995, Lebanese), who is wanted under an arrest warrant for promoting and consuming drugs. K. Y. (born in 1999, Palestinian), wanted by the judiciary under an in-absentia arrest warrant for promoting and trafficking drugs. M. B. (born in 1983, Lebanese), wanted by the judiciary under an in-absentia arrest warrant for promoting counterfeit currency. The detainees were handed over to the concerned unit to take legal measures against them, upon the instructions of the competent judiciary.
4/11/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Department: The following communiqué: Pursuant to the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces is circulating the photograph of the detainee: I. S. (born in 1994, Lebanese) On suspicion of his involvement in fraud operations and impersonating a lawyer. Initial investigations revealed that he used to delude detainees and their family members into believing he had the ability to intervene in following up on their judicial files and facilitate the course of their trials in exchange for sums of money, exploiting his personal connections. Legal measures were taken against him under the supervision of the competent judiciary. Therefore, this General Directorate requests anyone who has fallen victim to his actions and recognizes him to call the Information Department’s hotline at 1788, or go to the department’s center – Investigation Branch at the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces, in preparation for taking the necessary legal measures.
4/11/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Department: The following communiqué: On November 1, 2026, a sum of money was found at the Bechara El Khoury – Sodeco intersection, and it was deposited at the Chiyah (Correction: Chiyah -> Chiyah / Achrafieh area) Champ de Mars / Achrafieh / Tariq El Chamat (Tariq El Jdideh / Tariq El Cham) police station in the Beirut Police Unit. Therefore, the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces asks the person who lost the amount to head to the aforementioned station’s center, located on Beydoun Street – Achrafieh, or call the number: 01-328094, in preparation to receive it after verifying its value and the circumstances of its loss.
4/11/2026
