The Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdallah, headed a delegation of ISF officers on an official visit to the Kingdom of Sweden, at the official invitation of the Swedish Police leadership, as part of efforts to strengthen security cooperation and coordination and exchange expertise between the two sides. On 21-09-2026, Major General Abdallah held a series of meetings with the Swedish National Police Commissioner, Ms. Petra Lundh, and her team, in the presence of the members of the delegation, which included: Commander of the Judicial Police Unit, Brigadier General Ziad Kaed Bey; Head of the International Liaison Division, Brigadier General Rony Beitar Ghanem; Head of the Information Branch, Brigadier General Mahmoud Kabrassli; and Head of the Director General’s Office, Brigadier General Georges Khairallah. The meetings addressed ways to strengthen and develop security cooperation between the two institutions. The Swedish Police leadership also expressed its high appreciation for the level of cooperation with the Internal Security Forces and the results achieved, particularly the arrest of a number of dangerous Swedish nationals wanted internationally through INTERPOL. The Swedish side expressed its readiness to provide support to the Internal Security Forces in several areas, with needs and priorities to be identified during subsequent technical meetings between the two sides. For his part, Major General Abdallah provided a detailed overview of the general situation and the challenges facing the Internal Security Forces, as well as its essential needs. He noted that, despite the severe and unprecedented financial crisis and the limited resources available, the ISF continues to carry out its missions and duties to the fullest extent, in order to protect citizens and maintain security and stability. At the conclusion of the meetings, Major General Abdallah and the Swedish National Police Commissioner exchanged commemorative plaques and agreed to continue strengthening coordination and cooperation between the two sides.
22/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to pursue and arrest perpetrators of various crimes throughout Lebanese territory, On 19-09-2026, a patrol from the Tannourine Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit became suspicious of a white Nissan Pathfinder SUV in the town of Kfarhelda – Batroun. The vehicle had dark, vision-obstructing windows and no rear registration plate. When the patrol officers attempted to approach the vehicle to verify its identity, the driver sped away and repeatedly attempted to ram the patrol vehicle. The officers pursued him until they managed to intercept and arrest him. He was identified as: – Z. T. (born in 2001, Lebanese) He was wanted by the judiciary on charges of theft and was involved in smuggling Syrian nationals into Lebanese territory. The officers also arrested 13 Syrian nationals (12 men and one woman) who were aboard the vehicle. The investigation revealed that the driver had been transporting the 13 individuals from the border area to Beirut via the mountainous roads of Batroun, in an attempt to avoid security checkpoints. The Syrian nationals were handed over to the relevant authorities to take the necessary legal measures against them. The necessary legal measures were also taken against the driver, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authorities. The investigation remains ongoing to identify all those involved in the smuggling operation.
22/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking, pursue those involved, and arrest them, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Detachment of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit received information that two individuals were trafficking drugs in the Saadiyat area, aboard a grey Honda vehicle. Following surveillance and investigations, on 14-09-2026, one of the Detachment’s patrols intercepted the vehicle in the aforementioned area and arrested its occupants in the act while they were trafficking drugs. They were identified as: M. H. (born in 2008, Lebanese) K. N. (born in 2005, Palestinian) A search of the two individuals and the vehicle resulted in the seizure of quantities of narcotics and sums of money, as follows: 4 transparent bags containing hashish. 22 bags bearing the inscription “Net El Amir”. 21 bags bearing the inscription “Baz El Amir”. 9 bags bearing the inscription “Ajnabi El Amir”. 4 bags bearing the inscription “Ramel El Amir”. One pistol and one magazine, along with 5 live rounds. Sums of money in Lebanese pounds and US dollars, as well as two mobile phones. The two detainees, along with the vehicle and seized items, were handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal measures, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authorities.
22/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to pursue and arrest individuals who fire weapons, the Damour Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit received information that an individual had fired shots into the air from a military-grade Kalashnikov rifle from inside a vehicle on the Khaldeh Highway, and had remained at large for approximately two months. Through follow-up and investigations, the station’s personnel obtained video footage documenting the perpetrator firing the shots. He had also boasted about his act by posting a video on his WhatsApp Status. It was established that he was identified as: A. A. (born in 2008, Lebanese) On 09-09-2026, following surveillance and monitoring, a patrol from the Damour Police Station arrested him in the Haret El Naameh area. A military-grade pistol, a magazine, and four rounds of ammunition were seized in his possession. During questioning, he admitted to having fired shots into the air using a military-grade Kalashnikov rifle. It was also established that the said weapon had previously been seized by another security agency from another individual, who was arrested several days after the shooting incident. The investigation with the detainee is ongoing regarding his involvement in four incidents of firing weapons, under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.
21/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug-related crimes and arrest those involved, the Central Anti-Narcotics Bureau of the Judicial Police Unit arrested, in the Zouk Mosbeh area, the following two individuals: M. M. (born in 1955, Lebanese) N. M. (born in 1985, Lebanese) A transparent nylon bag containing marijuana, weighing 7.2 g, two precision scales, and empty transparent nylon bags used for packaging drugs were seized in their possession. With the support of a patrol from the Jdeideh Judicial Detachment, the aforementioned Bureau also arrested three other individuals who were found in possession of narcotics: A. Q. (born in 2000, Lebanese) M. Q. (born in 1996, Lebanese) H. S. D. (born in 1973, Lebanese) When the officers attempted to arrest them, they failed to comply with the orders. As a result, the patrol commander fired a warning shot into the air. No one was injured. A search of the suspects resulted in the seizure of the following: Two nylon bags containing marijuana, weighing 561 g. Four transparent nylon bags containing hashish, weighing 1,492 g. 1,199 Captagon pills. Two marijuana cigarettes. The necessary legal measures were taken against the detainees, who were referred to the competent authority, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authorities.
21/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts by Internal Security Forces units to combat drug trafficking and distribution and to track down and apprehend those involved, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Detachment received information about a gang involved in drug trafficking and dealing. Following this information, a Detachment unit raided two apartments in a residential building in Ain el-Remmaneh and arrested three members of the gang. Officers seized a handgun and a quantity of various types of narcotics, divided into bags, containers, and plastic boxes and prepared for distribution. They also seized precision scales, tools used for packaging and consuming drugs, mobile phones, and a sum of money. The detainees were identified as: R. Z. (born in 1999, Lebanese national); F. A. D. (born in 1996, Lebanese national); K. K. (born in 1999, Lebanese national). The three detainees, along with the seized drugs and other items, were handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal action, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
20/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: On 19 September 2026, gunfire erupted in the Raouche – seaside Corniche area, injuring a man. He was taken to Makassed Hospital, where he died as a result of severe bleeding in his lung. Description of the deceased:A man in his twenties, approximately 167 cm tall, of slim build, with an olive complexion, black hair, and a black beard. He was wearing black fabric trousers and a black shirt with white patches. Accordingly, and pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces asks any relatives who recognize him to contact the Raouche Police Station of the Beirut Police Unit at 01-771962, so that the necessary legal procedures can be completed and the body claimed.
20/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: First – Hamra Starting at 2:00 p.m. on 19 and 20 September 2026, a “Back to School” festival will be held on Hamra Street with the aim of boosting commercial and tourism activity. Throughout the festival, traffic will be closed on the main Hamra Street from Rosa Café to the Crowne Plaza Hotel, as well as on all side streets leading into the area. Traffic will also be diverted from the Rosa Café intersection: right toward Cairo Street, and left toward Makdissi Street, then left toward Nehme Yafet Street. Second – Badaro On 20 September 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., a public-awareness television commercial for the Directorate General of Civil Defense will be filmed on Al-Alam Street in Badaro, alongside Ogero. Third – Marina, Dbayeh Starting at 8:00 a.m. on 20 September 2026, the Antranik Youth Association will organize a charity FUN RUN in the Marina – Dbayeh area, along the coastal road between Golden Beach and the Martyr Major General Wissam El-Hassan Barracks. The affected road will be closed to traffic throughout the event and until its conclusion. Citizens are kindly requested to comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and the traffic signs installed at the aforementioned locations in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
19/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ ongoing efforts to track down and apprehend individuals wanted by the judiciary across Lebanon, the Central Anti-Narcotics Bureau of the Judicial Police Unit received information about a wanted individual involved in drug-related offences who was staying in Ain Anoub – Aley and was in possession of a forged identity document. Following investigations, on 25 August 2026, a Bureau patrol, in coordination with the Special Group of the aforementioned Unit, arrested him in the area while he was aboard a Kia. He was identified as: M. A. (born in 1979, Lebanese national), who is wanted under four arrest warrants for drug-related offences. A search of the suspect and the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a handgun, a magazine, and live ammunition, as well as five mobile phones that he used to manage his drug trafficking and distribution network, and two forged identity cards bearing his photograph. During questioning, he stated that he ran an extensive drug trafficking network, operating through dealers working on his behalf. The necessary legal measures were taken against him pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend all other individuals involved.
18/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ ongoing efforts to track down and apprehend perpetrators of various crimes across Lebanon, while a Bangladeshi national was standing on a public sidewalk in the Corniche el-Nahr area, two individuals riding a motorcycle snatched his mobile phone. Following investigative efforts, the Beirut Investigation Detachment of the Beirut Police Unit succeeded in identifying and arresting the two perpetrators. Both were found to have prior criminal records. They were identified as: Kh. H. (born in 1980, Lebanese national); H. H. (born in 1988, Lebanese national), who is wanted under an arrest warrant for motorcycle theft. During questioning, both suspects admitted to carrying out the aforementioned snatching. The two detainees and the motorcycle were handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal action, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
18/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ ongoing efforts to combat crime throughout Lebanon, on 8 September 2026, the Beirut Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit received a complaint filed by a woman against an unidentified individual for the theft of a valuable diamond-encrusted wristwatch, estimated to be worth US$120,000. The watch had been stolen from a handbag in the bedroom of her home in Achrafieh – Beirut. The Detachment immediately launched the necessary investigations and succeeded in identifying the suspect, who was found to be employed as the complainant’s driver. He was identified as: B. H. (born in 1970, Lebanese national). Follow-up investigations revealed that the suspect was planning to leave Lebanon for Turkey on 14 September 2026. Detachment officers therefore lured him into a trap and arrested him in Verdun on 12 September 2026, before he was able to leave the country. During questioning, he admitted to stealing the watch, whose location he knew through his work. He stated that he had used a copy of the house key that he had previously made, taking advantage of the complainant’s absence. He also admitted to selling the watch to a watch dealer for US$27,000. The watch was recovered from the dealer and returned to its owner. The detainee, B. H., was referred to the competent judicial authority pursuant to its instructions.
18/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ ongoing efforts to track down and apprehend individuals involved in drug trafficking, and within the framework of the security plan established by the Judicial Police Unit to combat the scourge of drugs and curb their spread, the Central Anti-Narcotics Bureau received information indicating that: K. A. (born in 1974, Lebanese national) had been bringing quantities of drugs into Kfardebian on multiple occasions and was also in possession of a quantity of firearms. Following investigative efforts, a Bureau patrol raided his residence in the same town on 21 August 2026, arresting him and his two accomplices: H. J. (born in 1996, Syrian national); A. R. (born in 2005, Syrian national). A search of the suspects and the apartment resulted in the seizure of: A 7.62 mm RPD Degtyaryov machine gun, a Kalashnikov rifle, and a 6 mm Ruger rifle; A 7.62 mm Dragunov sniper rifle; Two handguns and a quantity of ammunition; A glass container holding 44 g of marijuana; A transparent plastic container holding 13.6 g of cocaine; A 5.7 g piece of cocaine base (“Baz”); A precision scale, a metal grinder containing marijuana, and tools used to prepare cocaine base. The necessary legal measures were taken against the three detainees, who were referred, together with the seized weapons, narcotics, and other items, to the competent judicial authority pursuant to its instructions.
17/9/2026
