The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug-related crimes and arrest those involved, the Central Anti-Narcotics Bureau of the Judicial Police Unit arrested, in the Zouk Mosbeh area, the following two individuals: M. M. (born in 1955, Lebanese) N. M. (born in 1985, Lebanese) A transparent nylon bag containing marijuana, weighing 7.2 g, two precision scales, and empty transparent nylon bags used for packaging drugs were seized in their possession. With the support of a patrol from the Jdeideh Judicial Detachment, the aforementioned Bureau also arrested three other individuals who were found in possession of narcotics: A. Q. (born in 2000, Lebanese) M. Q. (born in 1996, Lebanese) H. S. D. (born in 1973, Lebanese) When the officers attempted to arrest them, they failed to comply with the orders. As a result, the patrol commander fired a warning shot into the air. No one was injured. A search of the suspects resulted in the seizure of the following: Two nylon bags containing marijuana, weighing 561 g. Four transparent nylon bags containing hashish, weighing 1,492 g. 1,199 Captagon pills. Two marijuana cigarettes. The necessary legal measures were taken against the detainees, who were referred to the competent authority, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authorities.

21/9/2026

The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts by Internal Security Forces units to combat drug trafficking and distribution and to track down and apprehend those involved, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Detachment received information about a gang involved in drug trafficking and dealing. Following this information, a Detachment unit raided two apartments in a residential building in Ain el-Remmaneh and arrested three members of the gang. Officers seized a handgun and a quantity of various types of narcotics, divided into bags, containers, and plastic boxes and prepared for distribution. They also seized precision scales, tools used for packaging and consuming drugs, mobile phones, and a sum of money. The detainees were identified as: R. Z. (born in 1999, Lebanese national); F. A. D. (born in 1996, Lebanese national); K. K. (born in 1999, Lebanese national). 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.

20/9/2026

The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: On 19 September 2026, gunfire erupted in the Raouche – seaside Corniche area, injuring a man. He was taken to Makassed Hospital, where he died as a result of severe bleeding in his lung. Description of the deceased:A man in his twenties, approximately 167 cm tall, of slim build, with an olive complexion, black hair, and a black beard. He was wearing black fabric trousers and a black shirt with white patches. Accordingly, and pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces asks any relatives who recognize him to contact the Raouche Police Station of the Beirut Police Unit at 01-771962, so that the necessary legal procedures can be completed and the body claimed.

20/9/2026

The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: First – Hamra Starting at 2:00 p.m. on 19 and 20 September 2026, a “Back to School” festival will be held on Hamra Street with the aim of boosting commercial and tourism activity. Throughout the festival, traffic will be closed on the main Hamra Street from Rosa Café to the Crowne Plaza Hotel, as well as on all side streets leading into the area. Traffic will also be diverted from the Rosa Café intersection: right toward Cairo Street, and left toward Makdissi Street, then left toward Nehme Yafet Street. Second – Badaro On 20 September 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., a public-awareness television commercial for the Directorate General of Civil Defense will be filmed on Al-Alam Street in Badaro, alongside Ogero. Third – Marina, Dbayeh Starting at 8:00 a.m. on 20 September 2026, the Antranik Youth Association will organize a charity FUN RUN in the Marina – Dbayeh area, along the coastal road between Golden Beach and the Martyr Major General Wissam El-Hassan Barracks. The affected road will be closed to traffic throughout the event and until its conclusion. 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.

19/9/2026