23/9/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division
The following statement:
On 12-09-2026, citizen Mohammad Hamzeh (born in 1975), while driving a Renault Rapid in the Sports City area, was struck by a large stone thrown at his vehicle, causing him injuries. He later succumbed to his injuries.
Immediately afterwards, the Internal Security Forces units began field operations and took measures to identify and arrest the perpetrator.
Following up on the case, it was established that the perpetrator used to walk to the locations where he carried out his acts, coming from the Sabra area. He would throw stones at passing vehicles and then immediately leave the scene, remaining out of sight.
As a result of inquiries and investigations, the Information Branch managed to establish his description and instructed the relevant units to intensify surveillance in areas where he was likely to move, until they succeeded in identifying him. It was established that he is:
A.F. (born in 1998, Lebanese), who works in scrap collection.
It was also established that, following the incident that resulted in the death of Mohammad Hamzeh, he shaved his beard in an attempt to alter his appearance.
On 22-09-2026, following a careful surveillance operation covering the routes and areas where he was likely to move, an Information Branch patrol managed to arrest him in the Sabra area.
It is noteworthy that, on 21-09-2026, he threw a stone at a passing vehicle in the same area, causing material damage to it.
During the preliminary investigation, he admitted to throwing stones in the Sports City area. He claimed that he used to do so when he felt pain and stress, and that he felt relieved after throwing the stones. He stated that he had not intended to kill anyone.
The investigation is ongoing under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: On 21 October 2026, the body of a young man, identified as B. H. (born in 2006, Syrian national), was found in the town of Jadra, Chouf District, bearing gunshot wounds. It was subsequently established that his GR motorcycle and mobile phone had been stolen. Immediately, the relevant units of the Internal Security Forces launched field investigations and intelligence-gathering operations to identify and apprehend those involved. As a result of extensive inquiries and investigations, the Information Branch managed to identify the two suspects as follows: Y. N. (born in 2004, of undetermined nationality and without registered civil status). S. A. (born in 2003, of undetermined nationality and without registered civil status). Orders were issued to locate and arrest both suspects, in coordination with the competent judicial authorities. On 6 November 2026, following careful surveillance and monitoring, patrols from the Information Branch carried out two simultaneous operations, resulting in the arrest of the first suspect in the American Roundabout area and the second in the Ain El-Sikka area, at the entrance to Ain El-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp. During questioning, both suspects confessed to the charges against them, admitting that they had opened fire on the victim and stolen his motorcycle. The necessary legal proceedings were undertaken against them under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.
8/11/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following announcement: A contractor company will be carrying out asphalt paving works on the Damascus International Road, along the stretch between the first Madraj Bridge and the uphill section towards the Bekaa Valley. The works will commence at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, 9 November 2026, and will continue daily until 4:00 p.m., until completion. Traffic heading from the Madraj Highway towards the Bekaa Valley will be completely closed and diverted via the internal Sofar Road towards Madraj and the Bekaa Valley throughout the duration of the works. Motorists are kindly requested to take note of this announcement and comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel, follow their directions and observe the posted traffic signs to help facilitate traffic flow.
8/11/2026
Issued by the Directorate General 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 theft and apprehend those involved, a patrol from the Beirut Investigation Unit, التابعة to the Beirut Police Unit, became suspicious of two individuals riding a motorcycle in the Mar Elias area, behaving in a suspicious manner. Accordingly, on 6 November 2026, patrol officers managed to apprehend both individuals. It was established that they were Syrian nationals, identified as: M. A. (born in 2006). A. S. (born in 2005). A white GR motorcycle was seized in their possession. The motorcycle had no registration plates or ownership documents and was being operated using a fabricated key rather than its original key. During questioning, both individuals gave statements in which the first admitted to stealing the aforementioned motorcycle, as well as two mobile phones. It is worth noting that the aforementioned unit arrested five individuals on charges of robbery and theft during the previous week. The two detainees, along with the seized items, were handed over to the competent unit for further investigation, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authorities.
8/11/2026
General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: On 29 September 2026, unidentified individuals broke into a citizen's home in the town of Kherbet Rouha, in the Rachaya District, by forcing entry, and stole a metal safe containing gold jewellery and sums of money. The value of the stolen items was estimated at more than USD 250,000. Immediately following the incident, the specialized units of the Internal Security Forces launched field and intelligence operations. As a result of inquiries and investigations, the Information Division managed to identify four individuals involved in the theft, namely: A. T. (born in 1998, Lebanese). A. H. (born in 1991, Lebanese). A. H. M. (born in 2005, Syrian). Gh. M. (born in 1970, Lebanese). On 6 and 8 October 2026, following careful surveillance and monitoring operations, patrols from the Division managed to arrest three of them in the city of Baalbek and the fourth suspect, a woman, in the city of Zahle. During questioning, they confessed to participating, along with two other individuals, in carrying out the aforementioned theft. The necessary legal procedures were taken against them, and they were handed over to the competent authorities in accordance with the instructions of the competent judiciary. Efforts are still ongoing to apprehend the remaining individuals involved.
7/11/2026
