Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ daily efforts to combat all forms of crime, particularly human trafficking and prostitution-related offenses, and based on information received by the Anti-Human Trafficking and Morality Protection Bureau of the Judicial Police Unit from the Saadiyat Police Station regarding immoral activities taking place inside two hotels in Jadra, Chouf, officers from the Bureau launched extensive investigations. Following these investigations, a Bureau task force raided the two hotels and arrested 18 individuals, including the owners of one of the hotels, employees, customers, and women of Lebanese, Palestinian, Syrian, and Jordanian nationalities. Four women were caught in the act engaging in prostitution with several customers. Officers also seized mobile phones, cash, three Syrian identity cards, and a digital video recorder (DVR) used for the hotels’ surveillance cameras. During questioning, the women admitted to engaging in prostitution inside the two hotels. The owners of one of the hotels confessed that they were aware of these activities and had rented rooms for that purpose. The women also stated that their activities had been facilitated by L. D., known as “Umm Ali,” while the hotel receptionist admitted that he was aware of the activities taking place on the premises. All detainees underwent drug screening tests. Eight individuals tested positive and were subsequently referred to the Central Anti-Narcotics Bureau. Both hotels were sealed by judicial order, seven reports were filed against several of the women for illegally entering Lebanon, and five wanted notices were issued against suspects who remain at large. The seized items were handed over to the competent authority, and efforts continue to apprehend the remaining suspects in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
14/7/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ daily efforts to combat vehicle theft across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch received information on July 1, 2026, that an unidentified individual was offering a Suzuki Vitara SUV, olive in color, for sale at an unusually attractive price in the Tariq El Jdideh area of Beirut. Further investigation revealed that, on the same day, a theft report had been filed for a vehicle matching the same make, model, and specifications, which had been stolen from the Achrafieh area. The Branch’s specialized units immediately launched field investigations and intelligence-gathering efforts to locate the vehicle, identify the suspect, arrest him, and recover the stolen vehicle. Following extensive investigations, officers identified the suspect as: A. B. (born in 2000, Syrian national). Later that same day, following a carefully planned surveillance operation, one of the Information Branch’s patrols arrested him in the Tariq El Jdideh area, recovered the stolen vehicle, and completed the operation in less than 24 hours. During questioning, the suspect confessed to stealing the vehicle earlier that same morning from the Achrafieh area. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, together with the recovered vehicle, to the competent authority in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
14/7/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ daily efforts to combat crime in all its forms, particularly human trafficking and prostitution-related offenses, a patrol from the Mount Lebanon Intelligence Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie arrested, shortly after midnight on July 7, 2026, four women suspected of engaging in prostitution on the coastal road in the Maameltein area. They are: H. M. (born in 1998, Syrian national) – residing illegally in Lebanon. L. K. (born in 1997, Syrian national) – residing illegally in Lebanon. J. K. (born in 2002, Kenyan national) – residing illegally in Lebanon. N. S. (born in 1978, Lebanese national). The detainees were handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal proceedings to be taken against them, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
13/7/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the proactive security operations carried out by the Internal Security Forces’ Information Branch to track down and arrest members of terrorist organizations, and following extensive surveillance and intelligence-gathering efforts, the Branch arrested: H. R. (born in 1994, Syrian national) on June 30, 2026. Investigations revealed that he currently serves as the General Security Emir of the so-called “South Province” and “Central Province” in Syria, both affiliated with the terrorist organization ISIS. Preliminary investigations also showed that he had held several leadership positions within the organization before assuming the role of General Security Emir for the two aforementioned provinces. In that capacity, he was responsible for managing the organization’s security activities and operations in both provinces, in coordination with officials and emirs in ISIS’s other provinces across Syria. The necessary legal measures were taken against him in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
13/7/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: On July 3, 2026, I. H. (born in 1986, Lebanese) was admitted to a hospital in Halba after sustaining a gunshot wound to the abdomen from a hunting rifle. She later succumbed to her injuries. Immediately after the incident, the specialized units of the Internal Security Forces launched field investigations and intelligence-gathering efforts to uncover the circumstances of the homicide, identify the perpetrator, and bring him to justice. Following intensive investigations, the Information Branch identified the victim’s husband as the prime suspect. He is: K. M. (born in 1974, Lebanese). Later that same day, following a carefully planned surveillance operation, one of the Branch’s patrols located the suspect’s hiding place in the town of Akkar Al-Atika. Less than one hour after the crime had been committed, officers ambushed and arrested him. During questioning, he confessed to the crime, admitting that he had shot his wife following a family dispute, causing her death. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred to the competent judicial authority in accordance with its instructions.
13/7/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: On June 23, 2026, an altercation occurred in the Qasqas area between W. M. (born in 1991, Lebanese) and Q. M. (born in 1994, Lebanese) as a result of previous family disputes. During the incident, Q. M. fired a handgun at W. M., striking his vehicle with several rounds before fleeing to an unknown location. A video documenting the incident later circulated widely on social media. Immediately following the incident, the specialized units of the Internal Security Forces were instructed to launch field investigations and intelligence-gathering efforts to locate and apprehend the shooter. As a result of these investigations, the Information Branch identified the suspect’s whereabouts in the Chatila area. On June 29, 2026, following a carefully planned surveillance operation, one of the Branch’s patrols arrested him in the aforementioned area. Officers also seized a handgun, one magazine, and 13 rounds of live ammunition in his possession. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, together with the seized items, to the competent authority upon the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
12/7/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: First: At 8:00 a.m. on July 12, 2026, the Lebanese Cycling Federation will organize the Lebanese Cycling Championship for Persons with Disabilities in the Marina–Dbayeh area, between Golden Beach and the Martyr Brigadier General Wissam Al Hassan Barracks in Dbayeh along the coastal road. The race will be held over several laps. For this occasion, the affected roadway will be closed and traffic will be diverted throughout the event. Second: At 8:00 a.m. on July 12, 2026, the Harajel Marathon will take place on the Harajel highway. Traffic will be diverted as follows: Downhill traffic will be redirected via Nabaa Al Maghara Road toward Fouad Restaurant. Uphill traffic will be redirected toward the Qarqouf area, continuing to the highway near Jalsat Al Arzal Restaurant. These traffic diversions will remain in effect until the end of the marathon. Third: From 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on July 12, 2026, the Second Drift Competition will take place in the Tell El-Zaatar – Dekwaneh area. Accordingly, the road in the area will be closed to traffic until the conclusion of the event. Citizens are requested to comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and the directional signs posted in the affected areas in order to ensure public safety and prevent traffic congestion.
11/7/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ ongoing efforts to combat fraud and scams across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch received information about an unidentified individual who had carried out several fraudulent schemes targeting delivery workers in different areas of the Mount Lebanon Governorate through social media platforms. The suspect’s method consisted of contacting delivery workers and asking them to deliver items to fictitious recipients. He provided them with two phone numbers that he used for this purpose and persuaded them to advance sums of money, claiming that the recipients would reimburse them upon delivery. Once he had obtained what he wanted, he disappeared, deactivated his phone line, and blocked the delivery worker’s number. The Branch’s specialized units immediately launched field investigations and intelligence-gathering efforts to identify and apprehend the suspect. Their investigations led to the identification of: T. H. (born in 1999, Lebanese) On June 22, 2026, following a carefully planned surveillance operation, one of the Information Branch’s patrols arrested him in the Jdeideh area and seized his mobile phone. During questioning, he confessed to the charges against him, admitting that he had carried out numerous fraud schemes through social media targeting delivery workers across the Mount Lebanon Governorate. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, along with his mobile phone, to the competent authority upon the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
11/7/2026
The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Lebanon honored Brigadier Administrator Moussa Korneib, Commander of the Internal Security Forces’ Embassies, Public Administrations and Institutions Security Service, during a ceremony held on July 10, 2026, at the Embassy’s headquarters in Beirut. The distinction was awarded pursuant to a decision by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, which presented him with the “For Cooperation” Medal in recognition of his longstanding efforts to strengthen cooperation and coordination between the two sides. The ceremony was attended by Brigadier Administrator Moussa Korneib’s family, Ambassador Roula Noureddine, Director of Protocol at the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, as well as several Internal Security Forces unit commanders and senior officers. The event opened with the Lebanese and Russian national anthems. Russian Ambassador to Lebanon Alexander Rudakov then delivered a speech praising Brigadier Korneib’s outstanding role in ensuring the security of the diplomatic corps and protecting public administrations and institutions. He also commended his efforts to enhance cooperation and coordination with the Russian Embassy, emphasizing that the award reflects the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ appreciation for his support and assistance and symbolizes the mutual trust and cooperation between the two sides. Ambassador Rudakov then presented the medal to Brigadier Administrator Moussa Korneib, conveying the appreciation of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for his role in strengthening cooperation with the Russian diplomatic mission. He also praised the professionalism and competence of the Internal Security Forces’ Embassies, Public Administrations and Institutions Security Service and its efforts to protect diplomatic missions, international organizations, public administrations, and public institutions. In his remarks, Brigadier Administrator Moussa Korneib expressed his pride in receiving the distinction, considering the “For Cooperation” Medal to be a tribute to the Internal Security Forces, particularly the Embassies, Public Administrations and Institutions Security Service, and to all its officers and personnel who contribute to protecting diplomatic missions. He stressed that cooperation and coordination are the foundation of strong and sustainable partnerships and that the medal serves as an incentive to continue performing his duties with professionalism and dedication. He also thanked the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Russian Embassy in Lebanon for the honor and conveyed the greetings of the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdallah, to Ambassador Rudakov and the attendees. The ceremony concluded with commemorative photographs.
10/7/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts of the Internal Security Forces to pursue and arrest individuals involved in narcotics-related crimes, investigations conducted by the Central Anti-Narcotics Bureau of the Judicial Police Unit, in connection with an investigation initiated by the Hammana Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit into: J. Z. (born in 1990, Lebanese), on charges of drug use, revealed the suspected involvement of two individuals in drug trafficking: A. B. (born in 1988, Lebanese), who is the subject of four arrest warrants and apprehension orders for narcotics-related offenses. R. W. (born in 1988, Lebanese). Following further investigations, officers determined that A. B. was in the Dekwaneh area. A carefully planned operation was carried out, resulting in his arrest. A search of the suspect led to the seizure of a precision scale, several syringes, and equipment used for packaging narcotics. During questioning, he admitted to selling crystal methamphetamine (“crystal meth”) and the substance known as “G,” after purchasing the drugs from a dealer and repackaging them using the equipment found in his possession. In a related operation, the Bureau identified R. W.’s location in Achrafieh while he was driving his vehicle and arrested him during a security operation. He was accompanied by: S. D. (born in 1995, Lebanese), who is the subject of five enforceable court judgments for narcotics-related offenses and other crimes. A search of R. W.’s residence resulted in the seizure of a quantity of narcotic medications intended for personal use, drug paraphernalia, and a sum of money. The necessary legal measures were taken against all those involved. Efforts remain underway, under the instructions of the competent judicial authority, to arrest the remaining suspects.
10/7/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: On June 22, 2026, the Zahle Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit received a complaint filed by a woman against a Lebanese citizen born in 2000. The complaint concerned financial extortion, cybercrime, defamation, slander, and damage to reputation. Following investigations and inquiries, officers from the detachment identified the suspect’s whereabouts and arrested him in a carefully planned operation. During questioning, the suspect confessed to the charges against him. He admitted that he had saved private videos of the complainant on his mobile phone, showing her in revealing or intimate situations. The videos had been recorded during conversations conducted through a social media application. He then blackmailed her, threatening to publish the videos unless she paid him approximately US$8,000. A forensic examination of his mobile phone revealed several videos featuring other young women, who are suspected to have been subjected to the same type of blackmail. The suspect was referred to the competent judicial authority in accordance with its instructions. Warning: The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces once again urges the public to exercise caution and vigilance when using social media and communication applications. It advises against sharing private photos or videos with anyone, particularly content that could be exploited unlawfully, in order to avoid becoming a victim of cyber extortion.
10/7/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: The following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts of the specialized units of the Internal Security Forces to combat crimes of all kinds and apprehend their perpetrators throughout Lebanese territory, particularly those involved in narcotics-related offenses, the Information Branch received intelligence regarding an individual engaged in drug trafficking in several areas of Mount Lebanon. As a result, the specialized units launched extensive field investigations and intelligence operations. One of the Branch’s patrols succeeded in arresting the suspect in flagrante delicto in the Hazmieh area while he was distributing narcotics from a petroleum-blue Nissan vehicle, which was seized. He is identified as: A. Q. (born in 1998, Lebanese) A search of the suspect and the vehicle resulted in the seizure of: 16 plastic containers marked “XP,” each containing approximately 0.5 grams of the substance known as “baz.” 54 plastic containers marked “XP,” each containing approximately 0.5 grams of cocaine. 41 plastic containers, each containing approximately 0.5 grams of cocaine. 23 plastic containers, each containing approximately 0.5 grams of the substance known as “baz.” 44 packets, each containing approximately 0.5 grams of cocaine. 20 plastic containers, each containing approximately 1 gram of cocaine. 10 bags, each containing approximately 15 grams of cocaine. 3 bags, each containing approximately 50 grams of hashish. 3 bags containing marijuana. 126 small white tablets. A search of his apartment in Mansourieh also led to the seizure of: 87 plastic containers marked “XP,” each containing approximately 0.5 grams of the substance known as “baz.” 218 plastic containers, each containing approximately 0.5 grams of cocaine. 8 plastic containers, each containing approximately 1 gram of cocaine. 2 bags, each containing approximately 50 grams of hashish. 5 bags containing marijuana. During questioning, the suspect confessed to the charges against him, admitting that he had been distributing narcotics in several areas of Mount Lebanon, including Sayyad, Karantina, and Dora, on behalf of one of the drug traffickers. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, together with the seized items, to the competent authority upon the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Efforts are ongoing to arrest all other individuals involved.
10/7/2026
