22/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division
The following statement:
As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat crime and apprehend offenders, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie arrested:
M.D. (born in 1977, Lebanese)
for the offense of harassing a minor girl. It was also established that he works as a caretaker at a public school.
He has been handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal proceedings to be taken against him, based on the instructions of the relevant judicial authority.
Notice:
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces emphasizes that protecting children is a shared responsibility between families, society, and security institutions. Early reporting of any suspicious situation is a fundamental pillar in preventing crimes before they occur.
Parents are urged to strengthen communication with their children, closely monitor them, encourage them to report any concerning behavior, and not hesitate to immediately contact the competent authorities when needed, in order to ensure the safety of minors and protect society from any form of exploitation or abuse.
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking and distribution across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained intelligence regarding an unidentified individual involved in promoting narcotics in several areas of Mount Lebanon. Following investigations and inquiries, the branch was able to identify him as: Q.S. (born in 2004, Syrian national) After a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the branch’s patrols arrested him in flagrante delicto in the Roumieh area while he was distributing drugs aboard a black BMW vehicle fitted with a forged license plate, which was seized along with the car. A search of the suspect and the vehicle led to the seizure of: 15 plastic containers containing “base” substance 46 plastic containers containing cocaine 12 bags containing marijuana One bag marked with the letter “J” containing marijuana 6 bags containing cannabis resin (hashish) One bag marked with the number “250” containing cannabis resin Bags containing salvia One bag containing 1,210 Captagon pills A mobile phone, a sum of money, and a vehicle license plate During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him. Legal proceedings were initiated against him, and he was referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority based on the instructions of the relevant judicial authority.
22/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: Based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the detained individual: H.H. (born in 1975, Palestinian) He is suspected of committing fraud and scam operations عبر social media by posting advertisements offering beds and mattresses at reduced prices, accompanied by videos promoting these offers. When contacted by potential customers, he would request an advance payment via money transfer offices as a deposit. After receiving the money, he would cut off all means of communication. Accordingly, the General Directorate requests that anyone who has fallen victim to his actions or recognizes him contact the Information Branch – Beirut Branch at the following number: 01-705127, in preparation for taking the necessary legal measures.
21/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: Based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the missing minor: Mary Bal Charles Al-Aaraj (born in 2010, Lebanese) She left her family home in the town of Ghalboun – Jbeil on 15-04-2026 and has not returned to date. Therefore, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is requested to contact the Lehfed Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at the following number: 09-945852, in order to provide any relevant information.
21/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following: One of the contracting companies will resume the implementation of “installation of reflective road studs” works on the eastern lane of the highway extending from the Qartaba junction to Jbeil, starting from 22:00 this evening, 21-04-2026, until 05:00 the following morning, on a daily basis until 10-05-2026. These works will lead to the diversion of traffic to the coastal road, from the Nahr Ibrahim junction toward Jbeil. Citizens are kindly requested to take note and comply with the instructions and guidance of the Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as with traffic signs, in order to facilitate traffic flow.
21/4/2026
