22/1/2026
The following statement was issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division:
As part of the daily efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat various crimes throughout Lebanon and apprehend perpetrators, including those related to livestock smuggling into Lebanon, and as a result of investigations and inquiries conducted by the Financial Crimes and Money Laundering Bureau of the Judicial Police Unit, its officers were able, on January 7, 2026, to seize 22 head of calves and cows smuggled from Syria into Lebanon. This seizure took place in the town of Bhennin – Minieh, on a farm belonging to: – M.A. (born in 1984, Lebanese) – and his brother A.A. (born in 1991, Lebanese) Additionally, 20 head of calves and cows were seized on a livestock farm in the Dhour Bhennin area, belonging to: – A.A. (Born in 1975, Palestinian) – A.H. (Born in 1965, Lebanese) The necessary legal procedures were carried out against them, and the seized livestock was placed under judicial custody. Through follow-up investigations, the identities and locations of the cattle sellers were determined, and two of them were arrested: – M.M. (Born in 1989, Lebanese) – and his father, K.M. (Born in 1966, Lebanese) A search and investigation warrant was issued for a third seller, named: – B.M. (Born in 1975, Lebanese) Furthermore, on January 8, 2026, a patrol from the aforementioned office seized 57 dairy cows of Syrian origin in the Al-Tayro area of Choueifat. The cows were found on a farm belonging to (G.H., born in 1974, Syrian), who is currently at large. A search warrant has been issued for his arrest. A judicial custodian has been appointed for the seized cows. Based on instructions from the Financial Public Prosecutor, the Animal Resources Directorate at the Ministry of Agriculture was tasked with dispatching a veterinarian to examine the seized livestock and issue a medical report detailing their health status, upon which further action will be taken. The investigation is ongoing under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Following investigations conducted by the Information Branch in the city of Nabatiyeh, one of its patrols arrested two individuals in Adchit – Nabatiyeh on suspicion of stealing contents from a destroyed building. One of them works in the scrap-metal trade. They would sell the stolen items to a scrap yard and split the proceeds. They were identified as: M. A. (born in 1969, Egyptian national); I. M. (born in 1978, Lebanese national). The stolen property is estimated to be worth approximately US$20,000 and includes: 63 solar panels; 2 water tanks; More than 350 square meters of tiles; 3.5 cubic meters of wood; Industrial equipment and other items. During questioning, M. A. admitted that, together with I. M., he had stolen the contents of a building destroyed during the war in several batches, sold the stolen property to a scrap yard, and split the proceeds after each sale. I. M. also admitted to participating in the theft. The two detainees and the seized items were handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal action, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
11/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ daily efforts to combat crime across Lebanon, the Information Branch received information on 23 August 2026 about an unidentified individual who had thrown stones at Saint Thérèse Church in the Minieh area, shattering its windows. Following this information, the Branch’s specialized units launched field and intelligence operations to identify and apprehend the perpetrator. Investigations led to his identification and established that he was a minor born in 2010. On 26 August 2026, following close surveillance and monitoring, a Branch patrol arrested him in the Minieh area. The detained minor was handed over to the competent authority for the necessary legal action, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
11/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: In an effort to reduce tragic road accidents, and pursuant to a decision by the Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Brigadier General Ahmad Hajjar, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces has begun implementing measures to enforce traffic regulations across Lebanon. Between 7 and 10 September 2026, a total of 7,352 traffic violations of various types were recorded, including speeding, driving without license plates, failure to wear a seat belt, using a mobile phone while driving, and other violations. In addition, 226 vehicles in violation of traffic regulations and 451 illegal motorcycles were impounded. The Internal Security Forces will continue to enforce the law in order to protect citizens’ lives and enhance road safety.
10/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: On 25 August 2026, in the Bourj el-Barajneh area, following a financial dispute: R. M. (born in 2006, Lebanese national) opened fire with a pump-action shotgun at his father: A. M. (born in 1968, Lebanese national). The victim sustained gunshot wounds to the neck and head and was taken to a hospital for treatment, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The shooter fled to an unknown location. Following the incident, specialized units of the Information Branch launched field and intelligence operations at the crime scene and in the surrounding area to locate and apprehend the suspect. Investigations led officers to his hiding place inside an apartment in a building in the Airport Road area. Following close surveillance and monitoring, the apartment was raided and the suspect was arrested inside. A search of the suspect resulted in the seizure of: A handgun with a magazine containing 10 live rounds, as well as one round in the chamber; A black pump-action shotgun bearing red-colored traces, along with 10 live rounds inside a bag. The detainee and the seized weapons and ammunition were handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal action, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
10/9/2026
