Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the continuous efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces units to combat the scourge of drugs and arrest those involved, and based on information obtained by the Beirut Investigation Division of the Beirut Police Unit regarding the activities of a dangerous drug dealer operating in Beirut. Following surveillance and tracking operations, a force from the aforementioned division managed to set up a tight ambush in the Mar Mikhael area, resulting in the arrest of the suspect while he was driving a Hyundai Accent vehicle. He was identified as: Sh. Q. (born in 1982, Lebanese), wanted under a life sentence for drug-related crimes. A search of the suspect and the vehicle led to the seizure of quantities of narcotics intended for distribution, as follows: 10 plastic containers containing cocaine 7 plastic containers containing “cocaine paste” 7 narcotic pills of the type “Buprenorphine” (8 mg) Amounts of money resulting from drug trafficking operations The suspect, along with the seized items and the vehicle, was handed over to the competent authority for the necessary legal action based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
21/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: Based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the detainee: H. B. M. (born in 1979, Lebanese), who has prior records for fraud and forgery crimes. He was arrested for fraud and deception through social media after using a Facebook page and a foreign phone number to deceive his victims, most of whom were Syrian nationals, by claiming he could secure entry visas to European countries in exchange for sums of money. In order to gain their trust, he required the presence of a “guarantor” during meetings held inside his vehicle after agreeing on the amount to be paid. He would then, through a fraudulent sleight-of-hand technique, replace the money received from the victim with another bundle of similar size but of much lower value and consisting of low-denomination currency notes. He would then place the amount inside an envelope, seal and sign it, and hand it over to the victim and the guarantor under the pretext of keeping it until the issuance of the fictitious “visa,” in order to reassure them and convince them of the seriousness of the procedures, before disappearing. Investigations revealed that the detainee had carried out multiple fraud operations, the latest of which involved stealing USD 21,000 from one of his victims. Therefore, the General Directorate requests anyone who has fallen victim to his acts and recognizes him to contact the Information Branch at 1788 in preparation for the necessary legal procedures. Warning:The General Directorate warns against falling victim to similar fraud schemes and calls on individuals wishing to obtain travel visas abroad to deal exclusively with the concerned embassies. It also urges them to verify the authenticity of advertisements related to such matters on all social media platforms by consulting the official website of the relevant embassy before taking any action, in order to avoid becoming victims of fraud and scam networks.
21/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the cooperation and partnership between the Government of Canada, the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Internal Security Forces, and with the aim of supporting public institutions in Lebanon and enhancing their capacity to respond and remain resilient in the face of growing challenges and crises, the Minieh Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit was rehabilitated by the UNDP with funding from the Government of Canada. On 18/05/2026, the Canadian Ambassador to Lebanon and Syria, Mr. Gregory Galligan, accompanied by the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Ms. Blerta Aliko, visited the aforementioned station. They were received by the Commander of the North Regional Area, Brigadier General Mostafa Badran, in the presence of representatives from the Ministry of Interior and local authorities. During the visit, the participants toured the station and met with officers, non-commissioned officers, and local officials. The discussions emphasized the importance of strengthening security services and enhancing cooperation between institutions and local authorities. They also addressed the key role played by the Internal Security Forces in supporting the residents of Minieh, contributing to security and stability, and preserving civil peace. This initiative comes as part of efforts to improve accessibility to the station building and upgrade its facilities, in addition to providing a more suitable working environment for ISF personnel, thereby enhancing the quality of services delivered to the community. The station’s personnel were also provided with vehicles and logistical equipment in support of their assigned duties.
20/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the continuous efforts undertaken by the specialized units of the Internal Security Forces to combat crimes and arrest perpetrators throughout Lebanese territory, information was obtained on 16/05/2026 by the Bekaa Investigation Division of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit regarding two Syrian nationals planning to rent a vehicle using a forged identity card in preparation for fraudulently selling it and then leaving Lebanese territory. Immediately, the aforementioned division launched field operations to identify and arrest the suspects. As a result of close monitoring and surveillance, one of its patrols arrested them in the town of Chtaura. They are: H. K. (born in 2002, Syrian national) R. A. (born in 1995, Syrian national) The latter had rented a Hyundai vehicle from the town of Sultan Yacoub using an identity card belonging to another Syrian woman after disguising herself with a niqab, with the aim of stealing and selling the vehicle. It was later found that the detainee R. A. was active in prostitution activities. The vehicle was recovered and returned to its owners, while the two detainees were handed over to the competent unit in order to take the necessary legal measures against them, based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
20/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: Starting from 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, 21/05/2026, until completion on the same date, experts from the Explosives Bureau will carry out the destruction and controlled detonation of explosive objects and shells in the Wata El-Joz field – Keserwan. Multiple explosion sounds are expected to be heard in the area and its surroundings. Therefore, citizens are requested to take note and avoid approaching the area for their own safety.
20/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces units to combat crimes across various Lebanese regions, including fraud operations and the circulation of counterfeit currency, the Information Branch obtained information regarding an unidentified individual promoting counterfeit money in the town of Mishmish and several towns in the Joumeh area and neighboring regions in Akkar District. Accordingly, the competent units within the aforementioned Branch initiated field and intelligence procedures to identify and arrest the suspect. As a result of investigations and inquiries, his identity was identified as: M. Y. (born in 2002, Lebanese) On 15/05/2026, following precise surveillance and monitoring operations, one of the Branch’s patrols managed to arrest him in flagrante delicto while he was circulating counterfeit currency in the town of Mishmish. A search conducted on him led to the seizure of USD 900 in counterfeit one-hundred-dollar bills. The suspect, along with the seized counterfeit money, was handed over to the competent authority for the necessary legal action based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
20/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: On 17/05/2026, an unidentified woman was involved in a hit-and-run accident on the westbound lane of the Bwar highway beneath the bridge, which resulted in her death. She is in her thirties, dark-skinned, slim-built, approximately 160 cm tall, with short orange hair and hazel eyes. She also has a tattoo on the upper right side of her chest in the shape of an eagle’s head, in addition to a feather-shaped tattoo with two circles on her left shoulder. The body was transferred to the morgue of Our Lady Martime Hospital. Therefore, and based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces requests her relatives or anyone who has information about her to report to the Jounieh Traffic Detachment of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, located at the Jounieh Serail, in order to take the necessary legal measures.
19/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the daily efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking and promotion operations across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information about two individuals involved in promoting narcotic substances in Mount Lebanon areas, particularly in the Metn district. Accordingly, the competent units within the Branch initiated field and intelligence procedures to identify and arrest the two suspects. Following investigations and inquiries, their identities were determined as follows: H. Y. (born in 2005, Syrian) H. A. (born in 2008, Syrian female) On 06/05/2026, after a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols arrested them in flagrante delicto in the Bourj Hammoud area while they were promoting drugs aboard a gray “Sweet” motorcycle without license plates, which was seized. A search of the suspects and the motorcycle led to the seizure of: Two envelopes containing cannabis resin Two envelopes containing marijuana A box containing “crystal” substance One hashish cigarette An amount of money and two mobile phones During interrogation, they confessed to the charges against them. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they, along with the seized items, were referred to the competent authority based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
19/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the daily follow-up carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat theft operations across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding the activity of unknown individuals involved in thefts by breaking and entering into homes and commercial stores in Mount Lebanon areas. The latest incident involved the theft of artifacts from a workshop specialized in manufacturing statues and antiques in the Dora area on 29/04/2026. Accordingly, the competent units within the Branch initiated field and intelligence procedures to identify and arrest the members of the theft gang. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded within hours in identifying them as: Sh. I. (born in 2014, Lebanese) M. H. (approximately 17 years old, Syrian) H. A. (born in 2011, Syrian) On the same date, following a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols managed to arrest them in the Nabaa area. A search led to the seizure of several copper utensils in their possession. During interrogation, they confessed to the charges against them, namely carrying out numerous theft operations by breaking and entering, including the aforementioned theft in Dora. They also admitted selling a large quantity of the stolen items in a scrapyard in the Nabaa area in exchange for money. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they, along with the seized items, were handed over to the competent unit based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
18/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: Based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate circulates the composite sketch of a wanted woman in her thirties, wearing a hijab, for fraud committed through social media platforms, in order to identify her. Anyone with information about her is requested to contact the Beirut Judicial Detachment switchboard at the following numbers: 01-810170 and 01-810171, in order to take the necessary legal measures.
17/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the daily follow-up carried out by the Internal Security Forces to curb drug trafficking operations across various Lebanese regions, the Information Division obtained information about an individual involved in drug distribution in Mount Lebanon areas, particularly in the Metn district. Accordingly, the competent units within the Branch initiated field and intelligence procedures to identify and arrest the suspect. As a result of investigations and inquiries, his identity was identified as: N. A. B. (born in 2001, Lebanese) On 10/05/2026, following a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols managed to arrest him in flagrante delicto in the Nahr Al-Mott area while he was distributing drugs aboard a black “GR” motorcycle without license plates, which was seized. A search of the suspect and the motorcycle led to the seizure of: 4 bags containing Captagon pills weighing approximately 39 grams 5 bags marked with the letter “A” containing cocaine 7 bags containing cocaine 8 capsules containing cocaine 14 capsules containing “Baz” substance 5 bags containing cannabis resin 3 bags containing marijuana One bag containing “Salvia” substance A mobile phone and an amount of money During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he, along with the seized items, was referred to the competent authority based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
17/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the continuous efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat various types of crimes, a patrol from the Beirut Investigation Division of the Beirut Police Unit managed, on 14/05/2026, to arrest two individuals caught in the act in the Cola area while attempting to steal a motorcycle. They are: T. T. (born in 2005, Lebanese) Y. J. (born in 1992, Syrian) It was also found that the first suspect was wanted under four arrest warrants and a search and investigation notice for armed robbery and theft crimes. A search of the suspects led to the seizure of two loaded military pistols ready for use, in addition to a knife, which they used in carrying out their criminal operations and terrorizing citizens. During interrogation, the two confessed to forming an armed gang and carrying out a series of armed robberies and motorcycle thefts across several areas in Beirut and Mount Lebanon, including Khaldeh, Raoucheh, Ramlet Al-Baida, Damour, Dora, Saadiyat, Jnah, and others. They also admitted to using several criminal methods, notably: Creating disputes with motorcycle riders in order to force them off their motorcycles and steal them. Stealing money and mobile phones from pedestrians at gunpoint. Stealing motorcycles belonging to delivery workers and displaced persons. Investigations further revealed that the suspects were operating within an organized network specialized in stealing motorcycles and storing them in a warehouse in the Sabra area in preparation for selling them and sharing the profits. The suspects, along with the seized items, were referred to the competent authority for the necessary legal action, based on the instructions of the competent judiciary. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining individuals involved.
16/5/2026
