The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the daily efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat crime and pursue wanted persons and suspects across Lebanon, and following field and intelligence monitoring carried out by the specialized units of the Information Branch, the Branch was able to determine the whereabouts of a person wanted by the judiciary for theft and circulating counterfeit currency in the Bsatine – Aley area. He was identified as: T. Z. (born in 1984, Lebanese), who is subject to four arrest warrants for theft and circulating counterfeit currency. Following a precise surveillance operation, one of the Branch’s patrols arrested him in the above-mentioned area. A search led to the seizure of the following items in his possession: A military handgun with a magazine. 19 coloring tubes, believed to be used in forgery operations. A black military badge. 6 mobile phones. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, together with the seized items, to the competent authority in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
8/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ ongoing efforts to combat offenses against public morals and dismantle networks involved in human trafficking and organized prostitution, the Anti-Human Trafficking and Morals Protection Bureau of the Judicial Police Unit received information on 30 July 2026 concerning the activities of two organized networks operating in Beirut, particularly in the Hamra area. Following intelligence gathering and investigations, it was established that the first network communicated with clients via WhatsApp, sending them photographs of women working within the network. Clients would choose one of the women and book a room at a hotel in Beirut, where she would be sent in exchange for payment to engage in prostitution. Through surveillance operations, bureau patrols caught three women in the act inside one of the hotels. They also arrested A. H., who admitted to managing the network, along with four Syrian women and a Palestinian man who worked as a driver. At the same time, bureau patrols raided a second network operating under an escort service system inside the same hotel. They arrested four Russian women and one Brazilian woman in the act and seized sums of money believed to be proceeds from prostitution. During the investigation, the arrested women admitted to working within an organized network managed by two individuals operating from outside Lebanon, known by the aliases “Mila” and “Max”. Consequently, four wanted notices were issued against them and the remaining fugitives involved. A. H. also admitted to managing a network comprising eight women and to working on behalf of a larger organization headed by a man known as “Abu Ali.” The Syrian women confirmed that they had engaged in prostitution under her facilitation and under the direction of the latter, prompting the issuance of additional wanted notices against the remaining suspects. The hotel owner and one hotel employee were also arrested after investigations confirmed their involvement in facilitating prostitution. In addition, one of the detainees was found to be involved in trafficking military-grade weapons. The hotel was sealed by judicial order, and the necessary legal measures were taken against all detainees upon the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Efforts remain underway to apprehend the remaining suspects.
8/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: First – From the Mansourieh Intersection to Deichounieh: The Ministry of Public Works and Transport will carry out road resurfacing works on the above-mentioned road from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, 8 August 2026. Accordingly, the road will be closed to traffic throughout the duration of the works, and vehicles will be diverted to the surrounding internal roads. Second – From the Nahr El Kalb Tunnel to the Royal Bridge, Dbayeh (Coastal Road): A film production company will be filming an Australian–Lebanese motion picture on the above-mentioned section of the coastal road from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on 8 and 9 August 2026. Traffic will be prohibited on the coastal road during the filming period. Traffic on both carriageways of the highway will remain open as usual. Third – Waterfront (Antelias–Naqqach): The Annual Sports Car Exhibition will be held on the waterfront between Antelias and Naqqach from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on 9 August 2026. Traffic will be prohibited on the above-mentioned road throughout the duration of the exhibition. Citizens are kindly requested to comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and the directional traffic signs in order to avoid congestion.
7/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: First – Badaro: A contracting company will carry out asphalt tack coat spraying in Badaro on the carriageway extending from in front of the Smallville Hotel (Buick) toward the Museum intersection, from 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, 7 August 2026, until 5:00 a.m. on Friday, 8 August 2026. Road resurfacing works will then begin at 8:00 a.m. on 8 August 2026 and continue until 5:00 p.m. the same day. The works will require a full road closure. Traffic will be diverted from the Badaro intersection either: Right toward Beit El Mohami – Justice Palace Roundabout, or Left toward Badaro Street. Traffic coming from the Military Hospital toward the Museum will also be diverted right toward Badaro, opposite the former Government Serail. Second – Sodeco: Road resurfacing works in Sodeco will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, 8 August 2026, and continue until 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, 9 August 2026, on both carriageways leading from Bechara El Khoury toward Sodeco. These works will require a road closure. Traffic coming from Omar Beyhum Street toward the Bechara El Khoury intersection will be diverted either: Left toward Basta, or Down toward Sahyoun Descent. Traffic coming from Damascus Road will be diverted either: Right toward Independence Street – Sassine, or Down toward Fleming – Falafel Sahyoun. Third – Geitawi: Road marking works will be carried out in Geitawi on Saturday and Sunday, 8 and 9 August 2026, from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The works will prohibit parking in Rmeil, in front of Geitawi Hospital, and will close the road from the hospital to Mar Louis Street. Traffic will be diverted either: Right toward the Jesuit Garden, or Left toward Rue des Grecs, continuing to Rostom Street and the Martyr President Bachir Gemayel Monument (“Bullet Monument”). Citizens are kindly requested to comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and the directional traffic signs in order to avoid congestion.
7/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ ongoing efforts to pursue and arrest perpetrators of all types of crimes, particularly fraud-related offenses, the Baabda Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit arrested: H. W. (born in 1987, Lebanese), on charges of fraud. The suspect worked as a specialist in kitchen installation and carpentry work and advertised his services through social media platforms. After being contacted by potential clients, he would agree on a price for the work, collect an advance payment (deposit), then disappear without carrying out the agreed work. Therefore, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating his photograph and requests anyone who has fallen victim to his fraudulent acts and recognizes him to report to the Baabda Judicial Detachment at the Baabda Serail, or contact 05-921115 or 05-922173, in preparation for taking the necessary legal measures.
7/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ daily efforts to combat crime, particularly robbery and snatching throughout Lebanon, the Information Branch received information indicating that an individual was carrying out a series of snatching thefts in the Mount Lebanon area. A video documenting one of the thefts in Zouk Mosbeh was also circulated on social media. Accordingly, the specialized units of the Information Branch launched field and intelligence operations to identify and apprehend the suspect. Following extensive investigations, the Branch identified him as: S. T. (born in 1994, Lebanese). After close surveillance, one of the Branch’s patrols arrested him in the Bourj Hammoud area while he was riding a black Sweet motorcycle, which was seized. During interrogation, he confessed to carrying out numerous snatching thefts in various areas of Mount Lebanon. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, together with the seized motorcycle, to the competent authority in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
7/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ daily efforts to combat crime, particularly armed robbery throughout Lebanon, the Information Branch obtained intelligence indicating that two unidentified individuals were carrying out a series of armed robberies in several areas of Mount Lebanon Governorate. Their latest reported offenses occurred on 18 July 2026, when they committed two armed robberies in the town of Jiyeh. Accordingly, the specialized units of the Information Branch launched field and intelligence operations to identify and apprehend the suspects. Following extensive investigations, the Branch identified the two suspects, including: N. H. (born in 1999, Palestinian), who is wanted by the judiciary under eight arrest warrants for armed robbery, snatching, attempted murder, weapons offenses, extortion (“protection money”), and illegal discharge of firearms. On 18 July 2026, following close surveillance, one of the Branch’s patrols arrested him in a carefully planned ambush in Jiyeh. A search of the suspect led to the seizure of a knife and two Tramadol tablets. During interrogation, he confessed to carrying out several armed robberies and snatching operations in Jiyeh, Naameh, and the Sports City area, in cooperation with another individual. He also admitted to drug use. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, together with the seized items, to the competent authority in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Efforts are ongoing to arrest his accomplice.
6/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ ongoing efforts to pursue and arrest perpetrators of all types of crimes throughout Lebanon, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie received information indicating that an individual was dealing narcotics while riding a motorcycle on the Ghazir Highway. Following investigations and inquiries conducted by the unit, one of its patrols arrested the suspect on 3 August 2026 while he was riding a motorcycle in the above-mentioned area. He was identified as: A. Y. (born in 1998, Syrian national). A search of the suspect and the motorcycle led to the seizure of: 15 small plastic-wrapped packets containing a white substance. 14 large plastic-wrapped packets containing a white substance. One small open bag containing a quantity of cannabis resin (hashish). Cash in US dollars of various denominations and Lebanese pounds. Two mobile phones and one tablet device. The suspect, together with the seized items and the motorcycle, was handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal proceedings, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
5/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ ongoing efforts to identify and apprehend perpetrators of various crimes throughout Lebanon, the Tripoli Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit arrested: J. M. A. N. (born in 1970, Lebanese). She is suspected of committing fraud and impersonation. According to the investigation, she allegedly impersonated an inspector from the Ministry of Economy and approached owners of private businesses and companies, requesting sums of money under the pretext that they represented an annual tax imposed on them. She also allegedly contacted other victims by telephone and used the same scheme. Therefore, upon the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating her photograph and requests anyone who has fallen victim to her acts and recognizes her to contact the Tripoli Judicial Detachment at 06-443889, in preparation for taking the necessary legal measures.
5/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the daily efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat crime, particularly drug trafficking and dealing across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information indicating that unidentified individuals were distributing narcotics in several areas of Mount Lebanon Governorate, particularly in Metn, Keserwan, and Jbeil. Accordingly, the specialized units of the Branch were tasked with locating and arresting the suspects. On various dates, following extensive field monitoring and intensified patrols in the areas where the suspects were active, Information Branch patrols carried out a series of ambushes and raids in Zouk Mosbeh, Jdeideh, Safra, Bourj Hammoud, and Furn El Chebbak. These operations resulted in the arrest of six drug dealers, who were traveling on three motorcycles and two cars, all of which were seized. The suspects are: A. D. (born in 1993, Palestinian) J. M. (born in 1998, Syrian) H. A. (born in 1991, Lebanese) K. K. (born in 2001, Syrian) F. S. (born in 2003, Syrian) M. Sh. (born in 2007, Syrian) The suspects were found in possession of quantities of various narcotics, including cocaine, baz, cannabis resin (hashish), marijuana, crystal methamphetamine, and narcotic pills, as well as one counterfeit US$100 banknote. During interrogation, they confessed to the offenses attributed to them. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred, together with the seized items, to the competent judicial authority in accordance with judicial instructions.
5/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: First – Sodeco: A contracting company will carry out road resurfacing works in the Sodeco area on both carriageways, from the Bechara El Khoury intersection to the Sodeco intersection, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 4 August 2026. Second – Eastbound Nahr Ibrahim–Madfoun Highway: Further to our previous statement regarding traffic measures on the eastbound carriageway of the Nahr Ibrahim–Madfoun Highway, scheduled from 10:00 p.m. today until dawn tomorrow for the maintenance of reflective road studs, these works have been postponed. The contractor will instead carry out the maintenance works from 10:00 p.m. on 5 August 2026 until 5:00 a.m. the following day. During the works, traffic heading toward Byblos (Jbeil) will be diverted onto the coastal road from the Nahr Ibrahim interchange. Third – Westbound Highway after the Chekka Tunnel: A contracting company will collect asphalt samples on the westbound carriageway after the Chekka Tunnel for testing by the Higher Relief Commission. The works will take place on 4 and 5 August 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Traffic will not be closed; however, the roadway will be partially narrowed during the works. Citizens are kindly requested to comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and the traffic signs in place to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
3/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: On the occasion of the sixth anniversary of the tragic Beirut Port explosion, and in tribute to the souls of the martyrs, two marches will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, 4 August 2026, starting at 4:00 p.m. and continuing until their conclusion, as follows: The first march: from the Beirut Fire Brigade Center – Karantina toward the Port of Beirut. The second march: from Martyrs’ Square toward the Port of Beirut. In addition, the families of those killed and injured in the explosion will gather at 3:00 p.m. on the same day on the Airport Road, before setting off in a motorcade to the Beirut Palace of Justice, where a speech will be delivered. The procession will then continue toward Martyrs’ Gate No. 3 at the port, before entering the port premises to lay a wreath at the martyrs’ memorial. Accordingly, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces will implement the following traffic measures: Divert traffic coming from Dora toward Souk El Samak. Divert traffic heading from Forum de Beyrouth toward Dakhliyeh, preventing access to the western carriageway. Divert traffic coming from Charles Helou Avenue (Shipping Station) toward the eastern carriageway, preventing access to the Emigrant Statue. Divert traffic coming from the Emigrant Statue and close the roadway between the Shipping Station and the Emigrant Statue in both directions. Temporarily divert traffic coming from the Sahyoun descent, prior to the gathering and the departure of the first march from Martyrs’ Square toward the Georges Haddad intersection. Remove parked vehicles and close the eastern carriageway extending from Forum de Beyrouth to the Central Kataeb Headquarters. Note: These traffic measures will take effect upon the departure of the marches. Citizens are kindly requested to comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and with the traffic signs installed in the area to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
3/8/2026
