The Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the daily efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces’ units to combat various forms of crime, particularly armed robberies and thefts across the different regions of Lebanon, the Information Branch received intelligence indicating that two unidentified individuals had been carrying out robberies targeting people by misleading them into believing that they would sell them digital currencies in exchange for cash. One of these incidents took place in the Jounieh area on September 29, 2026, when two individuals riding a motorcycle robbed a citizen of USD 10,000 after convincing him that they would exchange the amount for the digital currency USDT. They then fled to an unknown destination. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch’s personnel managed to identify both suspects, one of whom was identified as: H. A. (born in 2001, Lebanese national). On October 21, 2026, following surveillance and monitoring, a patrol from the Branch managed to arrest him in the Nabaa area. During questioning, he confessed to the charges against him, namely, carrying out the aforementioned robbery in the Jounieh area in collaboration with another individual. Together, they had stolen USD 10,000 from the victim after making him believe that they would sell him digital currency. He also admitted to using narcotics. The necessary legal measures were taken against the arrested individual, who was subsequently handed over to the competent authorities, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Efforts are still underway to arrest his accomplice.

9/11/2026

The Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Following a complaint filed by Bank of the Mediterranean against several companies and individuals on charges of forgery and the use of forged documents, the Beirut Judicial Police Unit launched an investigation to uncover the circumstances of the case, identify those involved, and arrest them. As a result of investigations and inquiries, as well as efforts to trace the origin of the documents, the Beirut Judicial Detachment managed to identify an individual who claimed to be an employee of a bank. He was subsequently arrested after being lured into a trap. He was identified as: H. N. (born in 1975, Lebanese national). Upon searching him, evidence was found indicating his involvement, along with others, in forging banking and commercial documents, including documents related to increases in companies’ capital. As the investigation continued, the Detachment managed to identify and arrest the main suspect in the Hamra area. He was identified as: M. A. R. (born in 1994, Lebanese national). During questioning, he admitted to carrying out the forgery operations inside his residence in Bchamoun. Accordingly, a force from the Detachment raided the residence and seized equipment, papers, and documents related to the forgery operations. After it was established that the computer and the bag containing the stamps had been transferred to his parents’ residence in the Hay el-Sellom area, the residence was raided, and the computer and the bag were seized. Upon examining the forged documents, investigators found bank account statements, deposit documents relating to increases in companies’ capital, school and university certificates, employment and Social Security certificates, commercial documents, company registration certificates, and religious clerics’ identification cards attributed to Al-Azhar University. In addition, 16 forged stamps were seized. The Detachment also managed to arrest other individuals involved, namely: A. Y. H. (born in 1986, Lebanese national). H. S. (born in 1978, Lebanese national). H. A. (born in 1965, Lebanese national). Accordingly, and pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces is publishing the photographs of M. A. R., H. S., and H. N. Anyone who has fallen victim to their activities is requested to report to the Beirut Judicial Detachment, under the Judicial Police Unit, located at Barbar el-Khazen Barracks in Verdun, or contact the Beirut Judicial Detachment at 01-810171, so that the appropriate legal measures may be taken.

9/11/2026

The Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to pursue and arrest perpetrators of all types of crimes across the various regions of Lebanon, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit, under the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, received information indicating that several individuals were involved in drug trafficking in the Aramoun area, Mariam Street. Following surveillance and monitoring, a patrol from the Unit raided an apartment located in Aramoun, Mariam Street, near Al-Mustafa Mosque, Mneimneh Building, and arrested the following individuals: M. K. A. (born in 1988, Syrian national, according to his statement). A. A. (born in 1991, Syrian national, according to his statement). H. M. H. (born in 2008, Syrian national, according to his statement). A search of the individuals and the apartment resulted in the discovery and seizure of the following quantities of narcotics: 145 Sanita sachets containing a narcotic substance. 62 small plastic capsules wrapped in Sanita bags and containing a narcotic substance. 38 small transparent plastic capsules wrapped in small nylon bags and containing a white narcotic substance. One large plastic capsule containing a white narcotic substance. 14 medium-sized transparent plastic capsules containing a white narcotic substance. One large black bag containing cannabis (hashish). 11 medium-sized transparent black bags containing cannabis (hashish). One transparent sachet containing a white sheet with 69 small bags of narcotic substances. One transparent bag containing approximately 710 Captagon pills. A motorcycle, a military-grade handgun with an empty magazine, an amount of money in US dollars and Lebanese pounds, six mobile phones, and two SIM cards were also seized. The arrested individuals, the seized items, and the motorcycle were handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal procedures to be carried out, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

9/11/2026

The Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., a training exercise will be conducted at the Martyr Brigadier General Wissam al-Hassan Barracks in Dbayeh, involving personnel from the Rapid Intervention Regiment. Live ammunition will be used during the exercise. Consequently, sounds of stun grenades, projectiles, and other similar noises are expected to be heard at the site and in the surrounding areas. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of this announcement and comply with the instructions and guidance provided by the Internal Security Forces personnel present at the location.

9/11/2026