The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces' ongoing efforts to identify and apprehend perpetrators of various crimes throughout Lebanon, the Tripoli Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit arrested: J. M. A. N. (born in 1970, Lebanese). She is suspected of committing fraud and impersonation. According to the investigation, she allegedly impersonated an inspector from the Ministry of Economy and approached owners of private businesses and companies, requesting sums of money under the pretext that they represented an annual tax imposed on them. She also allegedly contacted other victims by telephone and used the same scheme. Therefore, upon the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating her photograph and requests anyone who has fallen victim to her acts and recognizes her to contact the Tripoli Judicial Detachment at 06-443889, in preparation for taking the necessary legal measures.

5/8/2026

The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the daily efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat crime, particularly drug trafficking and dealing across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information indicating that unidentified individuals were distributing narcotics in several areas of Mount Lebanon Governorate, particularly in Metn, Keserwan, and Jbeil. Accordingly, the specialized units of the Branch were tasked with locating and arresting the suspects. On various dates, following extensive field monitoring and intensified patrols in the areas where the suspects were active, Information Branch patrols carried out a series of ambushes and raids in Zouk Mosbeh, Jdeideh, Safra, Bourj Hammoud, and Furn El Chebbak. These operations resulted in the arrest of six drug dealers, who were traveling on three motorcycles and two cars, all of which were seized. The suspects are: A. D. (born in 1993, Palestinian) J. M. (born in 1998, Syrian) H. A. (born in 1991, Lebanese) K. K. (born in 2001, Syrian) F. S. (born in 2003, Syrian) M. Sh. (born in 2007, Syrian) The suspects were found in possession of quantities of various narcotics, including cocaine, baz, cannabis resin (hashish), marijuana, crystal methamphetamine, and narcotic pills, as well as one counterfeit US$100 banknote. During interrogation, they confessed to the offenses attributed to them. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred, together with the seized items, to the competent judicial authority in accordance with judicial instructions.

5/8/2026

The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: First – Sodeco: A contracting company will carry out road resurfacing works in the Sodeco area on both carriageways, from the Bechara El Khoury intersection to the Sodeco intersection, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 4 August 2026. Second – Eastbound Nahr Ibrahim–Madfoun Highway: Further to our previous statement regarding traffic measures on the eastbound carriageway of the Nahr Ibrahim–Madfoun Highway, scheduled from 10:00 p.m. today until dawn tomorrow for the maintenance of reflective road studs, these works have been postponed. The contractor will instead carry out the maintenance works from 10:00 p.m. on 5 August 2026 until 5:00 a.m. the following day. During the works, traffic heading toward Byblos (Jbeil) will be diverted onto the coastal road from the Nahr Ibrahim interchange. Third – Westbound Highway after the Chekka Tunnel: A contracting company will collect asphalt samples on the westbound carriageway after the Chekka Tunnel for testing by the Higher Relief Commission. The works will take place on 4 and 5 August 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Traffic will not be closed; however, the roadway will be partially narrowed during the works. Citizens are kindly requested to comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and the traffic signs in place to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.

3/8/2026

The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: On the occasion of the sixth anniversary of the tragic Beirut Port explosion, and in tribute to the souls of the martyrs, two marches will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, 4 August 2026, starting at 4:00 p.m. and continuing until their conclusion, as follows: The first march: from the Beirut Fire Brigade Center – Karantina toward the Port of Beirut. The second march: from Martyrs' Square toward the Port of Beirut. In addition, the families of those killed and injured in the explosion will gather at 3:00 p.m. on the same day on the Airport Road, before setting off in a motorcade to the Beirut Palace of Justice, where a speech will be delivered. The procession will then continue toward Martyrs' Gate No. 3 at the port, before entering the port premises to lay a wreath at the martyrs' memorial. Accordingly, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces will implement the following traffic measures: Divert traffic coming from Dora toward Souk El Samak. Divert traffic heading from Forum de Beyrouth toward Dakhliyeh, preventing access to the western carriageway. Divert traffic coming from Charles Helou Avenue (Shipping Station) toward the eastern carriageway, preventing access to the Emigrant Statue. Divert traffic coming from the Emigrant Statue and close the roadway between the Shipping Station and the Emigrant Statue in both directions. Temporarily divert traffic coming from the Sahyoun descent, prior to the gathering and the departure of the first march from Martyrs' Square toward the Georges Haddad intersection. Remove parked vehicles and close the eastern carriageway extending from Forum de Beyrouth to the Central Kataeb Headquarters. Note: These traffic measures will take effect upon the departure of the marches. Citizens are kindly requested to comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and with the traffic signs installed in the area to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.

3/8/2026