Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: At approximately 5:30 p.m. on 21/05/2026, an unidentified individual arrived on a motorcycle of unknown specifications at a pharmacy located on Old Saida Road – Hadath, under the pretext of purchasing medication. He then drew a military pistol at the employee, stole the cash register containing approximately USD 900 and ten million Lebanese pounds, and fled to an unknown destination. Furthermore, on 25/05/2026, the suspect snatched a handbag belonging to a lawyer in the Sayyad area and stole a taxi in the same area after the driver attempted to stop him following the victim’s cries for help. He is also suspected of carrying out other robbery operations. Immediately, the competent units of the Internal Security Forces launched procedures to identify and arrest the perpetrator. As a result of immediate and intensive investigations and inquiries, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Division of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit succeeded in arresting him in the Bourj El-Barajneh area. A forged civil status document was found in his possession, and he was identified as: B. M. (born in 1995, Lebanese) It was also revealed that he has a criminal record and is involved in similar operations. The detainee was handed over to the competent police station, and investigations were initiated under the supervision of the competent judiciary. Therefore, and based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the detainee and requests anyone who has fallen victim to his acts and recognizes him to report to the Mount Lebanon Investigation Division or contact the number 01-292923 in preparation for taking the necessary legal measures.

26/5/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the continuous efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces units to combat crimes and arrest perpetrators throughout Lebanese territory, the Information Branch obtained information regarding an unidentified individual carrying out armed robbery operations in several areas within Mount Lebanon Governorate, after a video circulated on social media documenting him committing an armed robbery in the Bouchrieh Dam area. Accordingly, the competent units within the Branch launched field and intelligence procedures, and as a result of intensive investigations and inquiries, they succeeded in arresting him in the Hay El-Sellom area. He was identified as: B. A. (born in 1997, Lebanese) He was arrested while riding a “GR” motorcycle without license plates, which was later found to be stolen. It was also revealed that he has a criminal record involving theft, robbery, and drug-related offenses, and that six judicial warrants had been issued against him for firearm-related crimes. During interrogation, he confessed to carrying out several armed robbery operations in Mount Lebanon areas, including the aforementioned incident in the Bouchrieh Dam area, using the motorcycle on which he was arrested. He also stated that he had purchased the motorcycle from another person and had sold the pistol used in the robbery in the Shatila area. He further admitted to drug use. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he, along with the seized items, was referred to the competent authority based on the instructions of the judiciary.

26/5/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the daily efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat theft crimes across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding the activities of an unidentified individual involved in theft operations in areas of Beirut and Mount Lebanon. His latest act involved stealing a handbag containing a mobile phone belonging to an employee from inside a hospital. Immediately, the competent units within the Branch launched field and intelligence procedures to identify and arrest the thief. As a result of investigations and inquiries, his identity was identified as: R. L. (born in 1974, Lebanese) He is known for prior offenses related to theft and drug crimes. On 13/05/2026, following precise surveillance and monitoring operations, one of the Branch’s patrols managed to arrest him in the town of Hadath. During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred to the competent authority based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.

25/5/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of efforts to combat drug trafficking and promotion operations across Lebanese territory, and to pursue and arrest those involved, members of the Dahr El-Baidar checkpoint became suspicious, on 14/05/2026, of three individuals aboard a passenger van. They are: A. A. (born in 1994, Lebanese), found to be wanted under two arrest warrants for drug-related crimes. A. H. (born in 1993, Syrian), found to be wanted under three arrest warrants for drug-related crimes and carrying a forged Lebanese identity card. J. Z. (born in 2001, unregistered) A search conducted on them led to the seizure of 16 grams of cocaine and 10 grams of cannabis resin in the possession of the latter. The detainees and the seized items were handed over to the competent authority in order to take the necessary legal measures against them, based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.

25/5/2026