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 various forms of crime, the Beirut Police Investigation Detachment received information about a group of suspicious individuals in the Qasqas area who were in possession of a quantity of drugs. Following close surveillance and monitoring, a Detachment patrol carried out a carefully planned ambush, resulting in their arrest red-handed in Qasqas. They were identified as: A. A. (born in 2003, Syrian national); M. Sh. (born in 2006, Syrian national); A. T. (born in 2009, Syrian national); H. M. (born in 2008, Palestinian national); M. Z. (born in 2005, Syrian national). Two motorcycles without license plates, a quantity of hashish, and cigarette-rolling materials were seized from their possession. The detainees and the seized items were handed over to Tariq el-Cham Police Station, where they admitted to forming a gang involved in stealing and robbing motorcycles. Among their key admissions, they confessed to breaking the lock and stealing an Aprilia motorcycle in Dbayeh, as well as forcibly taking a black “Sweet” motorcycle from its rider in the BIEL – Beirut area and later selling it inside the Shatila refugee camp for US$100. They also admitted to using drugs. The detainees were referred to the competent judicial authority pursuant to its instructions.
9/9/2026
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, particularly drug-related offences, on 24 August 2026, a patrol operating under the Jounieh Company Command of the Territorial Gendarmerie Unit set up a temporary checkpoint on the coastal road in the Nahr Ibrahim area. At the checkpoint, the patrol arrested three individuals, including a minor, who were traveling in a black Nissan Sunny: Kh. Sh. (born in 2006, Lebanese national); S. S. (born in 2005, Lebanese national); A minor girl, born in 2010, Lebanese national. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a quantity of narcotics, including: 10 vials containing ketamine; 79 plastic containers containing cocaine; 5 white cubes wrapped in tissues; 95 Captagon pills; 26 colored pills; 48 Tramadol pills; 31 vacuum-sealed bags, each containing hashish; 12 bags, each containing marijuana; 10 bags containing hashish; 3 “Vape Packwoods” electronic smoking devices; 3 booklets of rolling papers; 4 mobile phones. The vehicle was placed under judicial seizure. 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.
9/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces is circulating a photograph of: A. K. (born in 1989, Lebanese national), who was arrested for theft by deception. He would falsely claim that his victims had hit him with their vehicles, deliberately damage his mobile phone, and then demand varying sums of money from them as compensation. Accordingly, the Directorate General asks anyone who has fallen victim to his scheme and recognizes him to report to Al-Nahr Police Station of the Beirut Police Unit or call 01-581074, so that the necessary legal action can be taken against him.
9/9/2026
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 theft, track down those involved, and apprehend them across Lebanon, the Information Branch obtained information about an individual involved in breaking into companies and stealing safes in several areas of Mount Lebanon. Following this information, the Branch’s specialized units launched field and intelligence operations. Investigations led to his arrest in the Beddawi area. He was identified as: S. F. (born in 1972, Lebanese national). During questioning, he admitted to the allegations against him and confessed to carrying out three break-ins involving the theft of safes from companies in Mount Lebanon, specifically in Jounieh, Ballouneh, and Zouk Mikael. The stolen property was found to include sums of money and a Kalashnikov-type rifle. The detainee and the seized items were handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal action, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
9/9/2026
As part of the ongoing cooperation and coordination between the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces and associations and institutions working in the health and social sectors, and as a continuation of the periodic prison visitation program, the “Nidal for Humanity” Association, in cooperation with the Internal Security Forces, the doctors’ and nurses’ sectors of the Alumni Association, and the Al-Farah Social Foundation, visited Roumieh Prison on 3 September 2026 to monitor inmates’ health conditions and provide medical examinations. The visit forms part of a regular monthly program. It is not limited to examining inmates in need of medical care, but also includes follow-up with prisoners who were examined during previous visits, ensuring that they are adhering to prescribed treatments and assessing the progress of their health conditions. The visit also included an inspection of the prison pharmacy to review the quantities and types of medicines available. Doctors also conducted clinical examinations of inmates to directly assess their health conditions and follow up on cases requiring medical care or treatment, thereby contributing to improved healthcare within the prison. The visit is part of ongoing efforts to support the Central Prisons Company Command and the medical center at Roumieh Prison, strengthen healthcare services in Lebanese prisons, and enhance cooperation among the relevant stakeholders
8/9/2026
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 smuggling, and within the framework of the security plan established by the Judicial Police Unit to combat this scourge and curb its spread across Lebanon, the Central Anti-Narcotics Bureau received information about a network based in a Latin American country, involving Lebanese nationals and engaged in smuggling drugs into Lebanon through travelers, using sophisticated methods to conceal the narcotics inside their luggage. Following this information, the Bureau began analyzing the available intelligence and gathering further information. It succeeded in uncovering preparations for an operation to smuggle a quantity of drugs from Brazil into Lebanon through Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport, using a traveler identified as: A. T. (born in 1986, Lebanese national). On 25 August 2026, following coordination with the Lebanese General Security at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport, the suspect was arrested upon entering Lebanese territory. After the suspect was handed over and his luggage searched, officers seized 4.9 kg of cocaine that had been mixed with adhesive substances and professionally concealed in the false bottoms of two suitcases belonging to him. During questioning, he admitted to the allegations against him and stated that the plan was to later separate the cocaine from the substances with which it had been mixed. The operation uncovered a sophisticated method of disguising and concealing narcotics used by drug trafficking and smuggling networks in an attempt to evade detection and seizure. The necessary legal measures were taken against the suspect under the supervision of the competent judicial authority. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining individuals involved.
8/9/2026
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, the Information Branch obtained information about an unidentified individual who was breaking vehicle windows and stealing items from inside cars in several areas of the Beirut and Mount Lebanon governorates. Following this information, the Branch’s specialized units launched field and intelligence operations. Investigations led to his arrest on 28 August 2026 in the Ramlet el-Baida area. He was identified as: A. M. (born in 1963, Lebanese national), who has a prior criminal record for theft. During questioning, he admitted to the allegations against him and confessed to carrying out several thefts from vehicles in various areas of Beirut and Mount Lebanon. He would ride a black GR motorcycle, wearing a black helmet to conceal his identity, and break vehicle windows to steal bags, belongings, sums of money, and other items from inside. He also admitted that he used the stolen goods to obtain items including alcoholic beverages, after disposing of any papers and documents found among the stolen property. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
7/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: First – Corniche el-Mazraa (Saeb Salam Boulevard) A contracting company will carry out asphalt milling works in preparation for road paving along Corniche el-Mazraa (Saeb Salam Boulevard), on the lane leading from Barbir toward Helou Barracks, in several phases: On 7 September 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 a.m. the following morning, the following traffic measures will be implemented: Traffic coming from the entrance to Barbir Bridge toward Corniche el-Mazraa (Saeb Salam Boulevard) will be diverted through the Barbir Tunnel. For traffic coming from the Museum toward Corniche el-Mazraa, all intersections leading to the section above the bridge along the same route will be closed. Traffic coming from Bechara El Khoury Avenue – Amilieh toward Barbir will be diverted beneath the bridge through the Omar Beyhum Tunnel. Traffic coming from Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Street toward Barbir Square will also be diverted through the Omar Beyhum Tunnel. The same measures will be implemented on 12 September 2026 during the asphalt paving works. On 9 September 2026, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. the following morning, works will take place on the lane leading from Corniche el-Mazraa (Saeb Salam Boulevard) toward the Museum. Traffic traveling over Barbir Bridge will be diverted through the Barbir Tunnel toward the Museum, and all intersections leading to Barbir Square along the section above the bridge will be closed. On 11 September 2026, the contracting company will clean the aforementioned lanes and carry out asphalt milling before paving begins. On 13 September 2026, the same traffic measures will be implemented in the aforementioned areas during the asphalt paving works. Second – Ministry of National Defense Road Starting on 7 September 2026 at 10:00 a.m., the Ministry of Public Works will carry out excavation works along the side of the main Ministry of National Defense road, heading downhill toward the Military Academy, before Raidi Printing Press, to repair a road subsidence that poses a risk to public safety. The first phase is expected to last approximately one month, followed by a second phase lasting around three weeks. Citizens are kindly requested to take note and comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and the traffic signs installed in the aforementioned areas in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
6/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: On 1 September 2026, a woman filed a complaint against two unidentified women for allegedly stealing her wallet, which contained a sum of money and documents, while she was inside a shoe store in the Azmi area. Accordingly, and pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces is circulating photographs of the two suspects and asks anyone with information about them or their whereabouts to contact Al-Tall Police Station at 06-448303 and provide any relevant information. The identity of anyone providing information will remain confidential in accordance with the law.
6/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: First – Between Dahr el-Baidar and Hammana As a reminder, further to our statement issued on 3 September 2026, a contracting company will begin asphalt paving works on the Damascus International Road on 5 September 2026, between the Dahr el-Baidar checkpoint and the Hammana intersection, as well as from the Alban Hadwan area to the Qab Elias intersection. The works will take place from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and are expected to continue for between one week and ten days. Second – Baabdat On 6 September 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., a car race will take place in the Baabdat – Sfayleh area, from near the Besançon School in Baabdat to the Sfayleh area near the Lebanese Army checkpoint. Third – Jbeil On 6 September 2026, starting at 7:00 a.m., an aquathlon, consisting of swimming and running events, will take place along the coast from Bouar Port, passing by Mar Doumit Church, then down toward Mar Takla Church, and continuing to the Jbeil fishing harbor. Several internal roads will be closed, including those around Mina el-Ain, Bouar fishing harbor, Anchor Club to the left at the end of Mar Youssef Street, Saint Takla, and the fishing harbor. 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.
5/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the description of the body of an unidentified man, found in an advanced state of decomposition and severe deterioration by a patrol of the Lebanese Army Naval Forces on 4 September 2026. The body was found floating offshore, off the coast of Borgholiyeh, and was transferred to the morgue at Hiram Hospital. Description of the body: The deceased is a man in his forties, approximately 175 cm tall, with black hair streaked with grey, a grown beard and moustache, and a heavy build. His skin shows signs of severe sun exposure, and his left hand is amputated. The Directorate General asks his relatives or anyone with information about him to contact the Abbassiyeh Police Station of the Territorial Gendarmerie Unit at 07-380119, so that the necessary legal procedures can be completed and the body, currently held at the aforementioned hospital morgue, can be claimed.
5/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: On 19 August 2026, the owner of a gas station in Sarba reported that one of his employees: H. A. (born in 2003, Syrian national), had stolen a pouch belonging to the gas station containing approximately US$1,700 and fled to an unknown location. Following the complaint, specialized units of the Information Branch launched field and intelligence operations to locate and apprehend the suspect. Investigations led to the identification of his residence in the Deir el-Zahrani area. On 20 August 2026, following close surveillance and monitoring, a Branch patrol arrested him in the aforementioned area, accompanied by: Kh. Y. (born in 1998, Syrian national). A search of the residence where they were staying resulted in the seizure of: 84 Captagon pills; A quantity of hashish; A precision scale and booklets of rolling papers; Sharp objects and a pistol-shaped lighter; 7 mobile phones and two SIM cards. The two detainees and the seized items were handed over to the competent authority for the necessary legal action, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
5/9/2026
