Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat robbery operations throughout various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding a young man and a young woman travelling in a BMW vehicle of unknown additional specifications, who were carrying out robberies targeting citizens in areas of Mount Lebanon. Consequently, the specialized units of the Branch launched field and intelligence operations to identify and arrest them. As a result of investigations and inquiries, they were identified as: J. S. (born in 1998, Lebanese) B. S. (born in 1998, Lebanese) On 03-05-2026, following a careful surveillance operation, a patrol from the Branch spotted them aboard a silver BMW vehicle in the Mar Roukoz area. When the patrol members attempted to arrest them, the driver sped off in an attempt to flee and struck one of the officers, prompting the patrol members to fire at the vehicle’s tires. The two then got out of the vehicle and attempted to flee. The officers managed to arrest the young woman, while the first suspect escaped to an unknown destination. The vehicle was seized. Upon searching the vehicle, officers found a women’s handbag and another bag containing a laptop computer, an iPad, and several mobile phones. During interrogation, the young woman confessed to the charges against her, admitting that she had carried out numerous robberies together with the first suspect, in addition to drug use. On 02-06-2026, J. S. turned himself in to the Information Branch. During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him, admitting that he and B. S. had carried out numerous robberies aboard the seized vehicle in areas of Mount Lebanon, including Sad El Bouchrieh, Nahr El Mot, and Sabtieh. He stated that the second suspect would lure victims into meeting her for an intimate encounter in exchange for money, and once they met and she obtained the money from them, both suspects would quickly flee in the vehicle. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
19/6/2026
On 11-06-2026, a graduation ceremony for a training course for reserve officers was held at the Internal Security Forces Institute – Major Martyr Wissam Eid Barracks, Major General Al Hajj Hall – Aramoun. The course covered several training topics, including leadership and decision-making, police intervention techniques, shooting and weapons handling, investigation records and reports, in addition to matters related to prison management and road safety. The course began on 05-05-2026 and continued until 11-06-2026. The ceremony was attended by the Commander of the Institute, Brigadier General Ahmad Abla, representing the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdallah, along with a number of senior officers. The ceremony opened with the national anthem, followed by a speech delivered by the master of ceremonies and commander of the reserve lieutenants’ course, Captain Melhem Charbel. He congratulated the graduating officers and stressed that graduation is not merely a promotion, but a major responsibility requiring sacrifice, service to citizens, protection of security and order, and enforcement of the law. He emphasized the importance of combining field experience, discipline, and decision-making ability, noting that the graduating officers are role models for new servicemen and a strong line of defense against crime. Brigadier General Abla then delivered the speech of Major General Raed Abdallah, noting that the graduation represents the culmination of the officers’ efforts throughout their years of service as NCOs. He stated that the training course was an essential stage in refining their leadership skills and transforming their field experience into strategic and legal thinking suited to their new rank. He stressed that the new rank is not merely an honor, but a duty and a trust, and that leadership is a responsibility that requires justice, exemplary conduct, and humanity in dealing with subordinates and citizens. The Brigadier General also thanked the trainers and commanders for their sincere efforts and praised the commitment of the graduating officers, calling on them to transfer what they had acquired to their new posts and to preserve the image of the institution as a pillar of national security and stability. Lieutenant Adib Aoun also delivered a speech on behalf of the graduates, stating that graduation marks the beginning of a new phase in the fields of national responsibility and public service. He affirmed their commitment to the core values of the institution and to translating the skills they had acquired into practical achievements within the security units. At the conclusion of the ceremony, certificates were distributed to the graduating officers, and commemorative photographs were taken to mark the occasion.
18/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces throughout the various Lebanese regions to combat all forms of crime, including armed robbery and theft, the Information Branch obtained information regarding a gang involved in carrying out armed robberies in areas across the governorates of Beirut and Mount Lebanon. The latest incident was an attempted motorcycle robbery in Saadiyat on 09-06-2026. Accordingly, the specialized units of the Information Branch were tasked with carrying out field and intelligence operations to identify and arrest the gang members. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded in identifying several members of the gang, including its mastermind: H. M. (born in 2010, Lebanese), who is the subject of an arrest warrant for theft. On 09-06-2026, following a surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols arrested him in Saadiyat while riding a motorcycle, which was seized. During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him, admitting that he and other accomplices had carried out approximately 20 armed robberies in several areas, including Choueifat, Laylaki, Dekwaneh, Mreijeh, Hazmieh, Bourj el-Barajneh, Jdeideh, Sayyed Hadi Nasrallah Highway, and Saadiyat. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, along with the seized motorcycle, to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Efforts remain ongoing to arrest all other individuals involved.
18/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat the trafficking and distribution of narcotics, the South Investigation Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie received information indicating that two individuals were involved in distributing narcotic substances in several neighborhoods of the city of Saida and its surroundings. The Unit immediately launched investigations and inquiries and conducted extensive surveillance and monitoring operations targeting their movements. As a result of the field investigations, their identities were established as: M. A. (born in 1989, Lebanese) A. Sh. (born in 2004, Lebanese) On 13-06-2026, a patrol from the Unit set up a carefully planned ambush in the city of Saida, leading to their arrest while they were travelling in a vehicle. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of quantities of narcotics intended for distribution, including: Cocaine Cocaine paste (“Baz Cocaine”) Marijuana Hashish The suspects and the seized items were handed over to the competent authority for further investigation under the supervision of the competent judicial authority.
17/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking and distribution activities throughout various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding an unidentified individual involved in drug dealing in the Metn area. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded in identifying him as: M. Z. (born in 1987, Lebanese) On 04-06-2026, following a surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols arrested him in flagrante delicto in the Fanar area while he was distributing narcotics aboard a black “GR” motorcycle, which was seized. A search of the suspect and the motorcycle led to the seizure of: 7 bags containing hashish 1 bag containing marijuana 16 bags containing “Baz” narcotic substance 6 plastic containers containing “Baz” narcotic substance 3 plastic containers containing cocaine 3 plastic containers marked with the letter “A” containing cocaine 2 envelopes containing Captagon pills, weighing approximately 18 grams A military pistol with a magazine and 10 rounds of live ammunition A mobile phone and a sum of money During interrogation, he confessed to the charges brought against him. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
17/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking and distribution activities throughout various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding an unidentified individual involved in drug dealing in the Metn area. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded in identifying him as: M. Z. (born in 1987, Lebanese) On 04-06-2026, following a surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols arrested him in flagrante delicto in the Fanar area while he was distributing narcotics aboard a black “GR” motorcycle, which was seized. A search of the suspect and the motorcycle led to the seizure of: 7 bags containing hashish 1 bag containing marijuana 16 bags containing “Baz” narcotic substance 6 plastic containers containing “Baz” narcotic substance 3 plastic containers containing cocaine 3 plastic containers marked with the letter “A” containing cocaine 2 envelopes containing Captagon pills, weighing approximately 18 grams A military pistol with a magazine and 10 rounds of live ammunition A mobile phone and a sum of money During interrogation, he confessed to the charges brought against him. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
16/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: On 09-06-2026, in the Mina area of Tripoli, two unidentified individuals opened fire with military pistols at F. N. (born in 2004, Syrian), striking her with multiple gunshots across her body. She was transported to a hospital but later succumbed to her injuries. The two gunmen fled the scene on a motorcycle to an unknown destination. Immediately, the specialized units of the Information Branch launched field and intelligence investigations to uncover the circumstances surrounding the homicide, identify the perpetrators, and arrest them. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded in identifying the suspects as: A. K. (born in 1996, Lebanese) W. K. (born in 1997, Lebanese) The Information Branch subsequently received information indicating that the two suspects were preparing to flee to Syrian territory. Orders were immediately issued to locate and arrest them as quickly as possible. The Branch’s units in North Lebanon intensified surveillance operations and implemented precautionary measures at border crossings, in addition to setting up ambushes along routes likely to be used by the suspects in an attempt to prevent their escape into Syria. On 12 and 13-06-2026, following extensive surveillance and monitoring operations, Information Branch patrols arrested the first suspect in a carefully planned ambush in the Chalfeh–Abi Samra area while he was attempting to flee to Syria. The second suspect was arrested in the Harisheh area inside an abandoned resort, where he had been hiding in an underground room. During interrogation, both suspects confessed to the crimes attributed to them. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
15/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the daily efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to curb drug trafficking and distribution operations throughout various Lebanese regions and to pursue and arrest those involved, the Information Branch obtained information regarding the activities of an individual engaged in drug dealing in Mount Lebanon. Following investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded in identifying him as: A. J. (born in 2004, Syrian) On 03-06-2026, following a surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols caught him in the act in the Nabaa area while distributing narcotics aboard a white “Sweet” motorcycle, which was seized. A search of the suspect, the motorcycle, and his residence in Nabaa led to the seizure of: 41 plastic containers containing narcotic substances 10 bags containing marijuana 55 bags containing hashish Two blocks of hashish 1,515 Captagon pills A sum of money During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him, admitting that he had been distributing narcotics to a number of clients in various areas of Mount Lebanon. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
15/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat all forms of crime and preserve security and public order throughout the various Lebanese regions, a video circulated on social media showing an individual engaging in indecent acts in public places within the city of Saida, sparking widespread public outrage. Consequently, the Saida Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit launched field and intelligence investigations. Through follow-up inquiries and information gathering, officers succeeded in identifying the suspect as: A. H. (born in 1981, Lebanese) Information was also obtained indicating that he was suspected of using a private room within a sports club he owned to engage in acts contrary to public morals and to consume narcotic substances. Following surveillance and close monitoring operations, his whereabouts were identified and he was arrested. During the arrest operation, he attempted to flee and resisted the officers, but they succeeded in bringing him under control and apprehending him. The suspect was referred to the competent authority for the necessary legal proceedings, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
14/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat crime across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch received information on 09-06-2026 regarding preparations to smuggle a quantity of narcotics into an inmate at Qobbeh Prison in Tripoli. As a result of field investigations, inquiries, and intelligence-gathering operations conducted by the Branch, it was established that on the same date, an individual accompanied by another person would visit the prison in order to deliver personal belongings to his incarcerated brother. They were identified as: M. A. (born in 1999, Lebanese) – the inmate’s brother K. Sh. (born in 1999, Lebanese) On the same day, following close surveillance and monitoring, a patrol from the Information Branch arrested both individuals in the Qobbeh area before they entered the prison facility. They were found carrying a bag containing clothing. Upon searching the bag, officers discovered a quantity of hashish professionally concealed inside the waistbands of three pairs of trousers. The suspects and the seized items were handed over to the competent authority for the necessary legal proceedings, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
14/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: Pursuant to a decision by the Governor of Mount Lebanon aimed at removing violations and encroachments on public property (sidewalks and roads) that obstruct traffic, cause congestion, and pose a threat to public safety along the Old Saida Road and on the roads extending from Kfarshima Bridge to “Al Forno” bakeries in Khaldeh, a three-day campaign was carried out from 10-06-2026 to 12-06-2026. Between 10 and 12 June 2026, personnel from the Aley Company of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, supported by members of the Mobile Forces Unit and the Choueifat Municipality, conducted an operation to remove these violations and encroachments on public property and to close institutions and businesses operating without legal authorization. Approximately 40 violations were removed. In this context, on 11-06-2026, while a patrol from the Choueifat Police Station was assisting the municipality in carrying out this mission, the following individual: N. J. (Lebanese), who falsely claims the status of a religious cleric [noting that, pursuant to a decision by the competent religious authorities, he has not officially held religious status for a long time] objected to the removal of a violation belonging to him. He proceeded to film the patrol officers with his mobile phone while they were carrying out their duties and later published videos on social media containing offensive remarks against members of the Internal Security Forces, official authorities, and the Commander of the Choueifat Police Station. He also made statements likely to incite sectarian tensions and attempted to portray the matter as a sectarian dispute. It was established that a violation report concerning his encroachment had already been issued on 22-12-2025 and remains under review before the competent judicial authorities. Further investigation revealed that when requested to present identification documents, he refused to do so. He then entered his premises, changed into clerical attire, and continued to challenge the legality of the measures being taken while directing provocative remarks toward the officers and the supervising officer in an attempt to embarrass him. The officer, however, dealt with him professionally and respectfully and proceeded with the removal of the violation. The investigation into this incident remains ongoing under the supervision of the competent judicial authority.
13/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the photograph of an Ethiopian domestic worker who, on 12-06-2026, was seen repeatedly crossing the Batroun Highway (westbound lane) and moving between vehicles on the Batroun–Tripoli highway in a manner indicating that she may be suffering from a psychological disorder. After being taken into custody by the Batroun Police Station, she identified herself as: ETRAGIN WOLDY According to her statements, she does not possess any identification documents, does not know the identity of her employers, and is unable to identify her place of work. Therefore, and based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces requests that anyone with information regarding her identity or circumstances contact the Batroun Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at 06-430742 in order to take the necessary legal measures.
13/6/2026
