Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: As part of the daily efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking and distribution across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information about an unknown individual dealing drugs in the Metn area. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the branch identified him as: A. T. (born in 1986, Lebanese) Following a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the branch’s patrols arrested him in flagrante delicto in the Antelias area while he was dealing drugs from a white Toyota vehicle, which was seized. Upon searching him and the vehicle, the following were found:6 plastic containers marked “100 $” containing cocaine2 plastic containers marked “NET” containing cocaine12 plastic containers containing cocaine3 paper envelopes marked “100 $” containing cocaine2 paper envelopes marked “5” containing cocaine Two mobile phones and an amount of money During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him. Legal procedures were carried out against him, and he was referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority based on the instruction of the competent judiciary.
28/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: As part of the daily efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces to arrest individuals wanted by the judiciary for various crimes across all Lebanese territories, and as a result of field and intelligence follow-up, the competent units of the Information Branch were able to identify the location of one of the wanted individuals in the downtown Beirut area. He is identified as: A. N. (born in 1996, Lebanese), who is subject to nine judicial warrants for crimes including theft, attempted murder, drug-related offenses, forming a gang, forming an association to commit felonies, resisting law enforcement officers, and violating laws and regulations. On 16/4/2026, following a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the branch’s patrols managed to arrest him in a well-planned ambush in the area. Legal procedures were carried out against him, and he was referred to the competent authority based on the instruction of the competent judiciary.
27/4/2026
On today’s date, 27/4/2026, the Central Anti-Narcotics Office within the Judicial Police Unit destroyed quantities of seized narcotic substances stored in its warehouse, as well as in the warehouses of the Information Branch and the Mount Lebanon Public Prosecutor’s Office of Appeal. The destruction took place at a closed quarry site in the town of Bsalim – Metn, based on the instruction of the competent judiciary, and in the presence of: the Public Prosecutor of Appeal in Mount Lebanon, Judge Sami Sader; the Advocate General of Appeal in Mount Lebanon, Judge Georges Khater; the Head of the Criminal Investigation Department, Brigadier General Gerard Nasr, and his assistant, Brigadier General Youssef Mekdad; the Head of the Central Anti-Narcotics Office, Colonel Dr. Ayman Mashmoushi; Colonel André Khoury, one of the officers of the Public Relations Division; Mr. Walid Oueidat from the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Cassation; Mr. Shadi Fares from the Mount Lebanon Public Prosecutor’s Office of Appeal; in addition to officers and non-commissioned officers from the Central Anti-Narcotics Office. The destroyed substances were as follows: Cocaine: 264.7 kg Hashish: 368 kg Marijuana: 20 kg Salvia: 52 kg Crystal meth: 3.4 kg Unknown powder: 3.4 kg Heroin: 105 g Narcotic pills (Captagon + XTC): 1,316.3 kg Various sedative pills: 287,777 tablets
27/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: Based on the directive of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of an unidentified woman suspected of carrying out fraudulent operations in the city of Tripoli and its suburbs. She allegedly sold a counterfeit gold ounce in a professional manner to a jewelry shop owner in Tripoli after convincing him it was genuine. Therefore, the General Directorate requests anyone who has any information about her or her whereabouts to contact the Tripoli Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit at either of the following numbers: 06-423039 or 06-626393, in order to take the necessary legal measures. Note that the identity of anyone providing information will remain confidential, in accordance with the law.
27/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: As part of the ongoing daily efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat theft across various Lebanese regions—particularly those targeting electrical cables and wiring belonging to the public network—the Information Branch obtained intelligence regarding a criminal group involved in stealing electrical circuit breakers and copper strips from inside street lighting poles in several areas of Beirut, resulting in a complete outage of nighttime street lighting. Following extensive investigations and intelligence-gathering operations, the branch successfully identified the members of the group as follows: H.T. (born in 2001, Lebanese) M.A. (born in 2006, Palestinian) H.N. (born in 1996, Lebanese) A.H. (born in 2004, Syrian) On 03-04-2026, after precise surveillance and monitoring, a patrol from the branch apprehended them in flagrante delicto in the Gemmayzeh area while attempting to carry out a theft. A search conducted at the time of arrest resulted in the seizure of a metal cutting tool in their possession. They were referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority for the necessary legal proceedings, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
26/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts of the Internal Security Forces to combat drug abuse and trafficking, and to curb robbery crimes across various Lebanese regions, the Information Division obtained information about four individuals involved in drug use and distribution, in addition to carrying out robbery operations against citizens in Tripoli – Al-Tall Square. Following investigations, field operations, and intelligence gathering, the identities of the suspects were determined, and they were arrested in flagrante delicto in the Al-Tall Square area while using and distributing drugs. They are: A.N. (born in 2004, Syrian) A.B. (born in 2002, Syrian), subject to a search and investigation notice for a shooting offense, and two arrest warrants for attempted murder and theft A.H. (born in 1995, undocumented), subject to a warrant (identification record) for weapons offenses A.G. (born in 2008, Syrian, minor), subject to two identification warrants for failure to carry identification A search of their persons led to the seizure of: rolling paper for cigarettes, two Rivotril pills, four Tramal pills, a quantity of cannabis resin, a packet containing 257 Captagon pills, an additional quantity of cannabis resin, and three mobile phones. During interrogation, and in the presence of a juvenile representative for the minor, they admitted to drug use but denied trafficking. However, the first suspect stated that the second was the one supplying them with drugs and selling them to them. Legal proceedings were carried out against them, and they, along with the seized items, were referred to the competent authority based on the instruction of the judiciary.
25/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: On 22-04-2026, a video circulated on a social media platform showing a person throwing stones at passing cars in the Roumieh area, resulting in shattered windows, posing a danger to drivers and their passengers, and causing a state of panic among citizens. Immediately, the Broummana station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit initiated field and intelligence measures to identify the perpetrator and work on arresting him. On 23-04-2026, following intensive monitoring, investigations, and inquiries carried out in coordination with the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit, the officers were able to determine the identity and location of the suspect, who was arrested. He is identified as: J.H. (born in 1990, Lebanese) During questioning, he confessed to the acts attributed to him, stating that he had thrown stones at the cars under the influence of drugs, as he believed the vehicles were trying to attack him. He was detained for drug use, throwing stones at vehicles, and endangering their occupants, based on the instruction of the competent judicial authority.
24/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts by the Internal Security Forces to pursue and arrest individuals involved in drug-related crimes, the Central Anti-Narcotics Office of the Judicial Police Unit received information about a group of individuals of various nationalities attempting to smuggle a quantity of cocaine from a European country into Lebanon عبر Beirut Port, hidden داخل a container carrying beans and peanuts. Following investigations and inquiries conducted by the office, the identities of all members of the network were revealed as follows: S.M. (born in 1971, Spanish) Z.S. (born in 1972, Lebanese) H.A. (born in 1984, Jordanian) Y.B. (born in 2001, Bolivian) On 07-04-2026, in a coordinated operation, they were arrested by a joint force from the Central Anti-Narcotics Office and the Special Group in the areas of Jeita and Hrajel. Upon inspecting the container at Beirut Port, which contained 522 large sacks, 40 kg of cocaine were seized from داخل 5 of them. The drugs were hidden using professional and sophisticated methods, disguised in the form of beige-colored pistachio-like pellets داخل the sacks containing peanuts. It is worth noting that this quantity is typically mixed with other substances to reach a final weight of approximately 120 kg, which dealers then sell. Further investigations also revealed the involvement of A.S. (born in 1981, Lebanese), who was subsequently arrested. The office also managed to lure and arrest two individuals who were planning to receive the shipment: N.A. (born in 1983, French) H.H. (born in 1989, Lebanese) As the investigation expanded, it was determined that the shipment had traveled from Latin America to Europe, and then to Lebanon via Beirut Port. The detainees were found to be part of an international network engaged in drug trafficking and smuggling using professional and deceptive methods. Legal measures were taken against them based on the direction of the competent judicial authority
24/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: As part of the daily efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat crime across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding a minor (M.A., born in 2010, Lebanese) who left her family home in the area of Ghalboun on 15-04-2026, carrying approximately USD 2,000 and her personal documents, to an unknown destination. Following this, the specialized units within the branch initiated field and intelligence procedures to uncover the circumstances of the incident. As a result of the investigation, it was revealed that the minor had been communicating with a person via the WhatsApp application, who deceived her into believing that he intended to marry her. He was located on the Lebanese-Syrian border in the Wadi Khaled area, where he lured her and arranged for her to be transported into Syrian territory. He is identified as:M. (born in 2009, Syrian) On 22-04-2026, after approximately 72 hours of the minor’s presence in Syria, the branch’s units, through a precise security operation, were able to locate her in Homs, secure her with trusted individuals, and then transfer her back into Lebanese territory. The girl was handed over to her family based on the direction of the competent judiciary.
24/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following: 1 The Ministry of Public Works and Transport, through a contracting company, will carry out pothole maintenance works on the coastal road extending from Dora towards Tripoli (eastbound lane) on 24/04/2026, and on the westbound lane on 25/04/2026, starting from 9:00 a.m. until completion, on each working day. 2 The Ministry of Public Works and Transport, through a contracting company, will also carry out pothole maintenance works along the international highway extending from Madfoun to Chekka (eastbound lane) on 24/04/2026, and on the westbound lane on 25/04/2026, starting from 9:00 a.m. until completion, on each working day. These works will lead to a narrowing of the road at the work sites. Citizens are kindly requested to take note, comply with the instructions of the Internal Security Forces personnel and road signage, in order to preserve public safety and prevent traffic congestion.
23/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts by the Internal Security Forces to track down and arrest individuals involved in drug-related crimes, and within the framework of the security plan established by the Judicial Police to combat this phenomenon, elements of the Chhim Police Station in the Regional Gendarmerie Unit had previously arrested the citizen M.A. (born in 1997) for drug use and causing disturbances while in a state of apparent intoxication. Following an expanded investigation conducted by the Central Anti-Narcotics Office, including analysis of his mobile phones and incoming and outgoing calls, it was revealed that he is the mastermind behind a transnational criminal network operating in drug trafficking and distribution within the State of Kuwait. He uses the alias “Al-Shaytan” (“The Devil”) to manage the network from within Lebanese territory via electronic applications, with the assistance of several dealers of different nationalities residing in Kuwait. All members of the network were identified, and the following individuals were arrested: M.S. (born in 1998, Lebanese), nicknamed “Panda” H.Sh. (born in 1996, Lebanese) Through surveillance and follow-up operations, and in coordination with the Chhim Police Station, the following was also arrested: H.A. (born in 1999, Lebanese), who was responsible for receiving some of the financial transfers resulting from drug trafficking. It was also established that this network supplied approximately 200 users inside Kuwait. As a result of intelligence cooperation with the Criminal Security Office at the Embassy of Kuwait in Lebanon, investigations conducted by the Central Anti-Narcotics Office revealed the existence of another transnational network operating in the same manner, headed by an individual known as “Abu Hussein.” Through investigations and inquiries, his identity was determined as: T.B. (born in 1998, Palestinian) His location and the vehicle he used were also identified. Following surveillance operations, he was arrested on 05-02-2026 in the Khaldeh area by a force from the Special Group of the Judicial Police Unit. A military handgun and mobile phones used to manage his network were seized in his possession. It was found that he leads a network supplying drugs to approximately 1,500 clients in Kuwait, managed from Lebanon in coordination with accomplices in Kuwait. Also arrested was: H.J. (born in 1998, Lebanese), one of his associates. Coordination is ongoing with the Kuwaiti authorities to arrest all those involved, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judiciary.
23/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces renews its warning to citizens regarding the increasing attempts of online fraud via the WhatsApp application. Recently, it has been observed that unknown individuals are exploiting WhatsApp accounts belonging to known persons (friends or relatives) after hacking them, and contacting their contacts by sending fake invitation links to join groups (WhatsApp groups), under the pretext that they include mutual friends. It has also been found that these links lead to fraudulent pages that request the user to enter or share a verification code (OTP) received via SMS, enabling the fraudster to register the phone number on their device and gain full control over the victim’s WhatsApp account. After taking control of the account, the fraudster uses it to contact the victim’s contacts in the same manner and may also request sums of money via applications or money transfer services available in Lebanon, impersonating the account owner under various pretexts. First: The Directorate requests citizens to adhere to the following: Do not click on any group invitation link from an untrusted source, even if it appears to come from a friend or relative, without verifying directly with them. Do not share the verification code (OTP) with any person or entity under any circumstances. Verify any financial request by contacting the account owner directly. Activate the Two-Step Verification feature on WhatsApp. Second: How to activate Two-Step Verification on WhatsApp: Open the WhatsApp application Go to “Settings” Select “Account” Tap on “Two-Step Verification” Select “Enable” Create a 6-digit PIN and keep it secure It is recommended to add an email address (optional) Press “Save / Done” After enabling this feature, a fraudster will not be able to access the account even if they obtain the verification code, without also knowing the PIN.
23/4/2026
