4/2/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division –
the following statement:
On 31/01/2026, in the Abi Samra – Tal‘at Al-Rifaiyya area, two unidentified individuals riding a small motorcycle fired a live round from a military handgun in the direction of a minor female identified as (N. D., born in 2010, Lebanese), who was walking in the area accompanied by her mother and sisters, resulting in her being injured in her right leg. This incident sparked public outrage in the city of Tripoli.
Immediately, the Information Branch initiated field and technical measures to identify the perpetrators as quickly as possible. Following intensive investigations and inquiries, their identities were established as:
– Z. K. (born in 2006, Lebanese);
– M. K. (born in 2000, Lebanese).
On 04/02/2026, during a simultaneous operation, a patrol from the Information Branch arrested the first suspect in the Souk Al-Attarine area of Tripoli. Meanwhile, a force from the Branch raided a chalet in one of the seaside resorts in the Qalamoun area, where the second suspect was hiding, and succeeded in arresting him. A quantity of drugs and a motorcycle were seized in his possession.
During interrogation, both suspects confessed that while (Z. K.) was driving the motorcycle, (M. K.) was handling the handgun in his possession, when a shot was accidentally fired toward the ground. They continued on their way without knowing that the bullet had struck a young girl in the area. The latter later attended a private party where he fired shots into the air using the same weapon, prompting him to go into hiding. It should be noted that the handgun belonged to a friend who retrieved it on the night of the incident.
The necessary legal measures were taken against both suspects, and they were referred to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judiciary.
Issued by the Internal Security Forces – Directorate General – Public Relations Division The following announcement: At 7:00 a.m. on November 15, 2026, the Lebanese Cycling Federation will organize the “Lebanon Independence Road Cycling Race,” covering a distance of approximately 47 km. The race will start on the coastal highway, in front of Campomatic Company, near the pedestrian bridge in Bourj Hammoud, heading towards Jounieh and Byblos, then climbing towards Annaya along the main road. The finish line will be near the Lebanese Army checkpoint in Annaya. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of this announcement and comply with the instructions and guidance of Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as the posted traffic signs, in order to facilitate traffic flow.
14/11/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Pursuant to instructions from the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the photograph of the arrested individual: H. M. Ch. (born in 2004, Lebanese national), for allegedly committing multiple robbery offenses in Beirut and Mount Lebanon. Accordingly, the Directorate General requests that anyone who has fallen victim to his alleged crimes contact the Baabda Judicial Unit, التابعة to the Judicial Police Unit, at either of the following telephone numbers: 05-921115 or 05-922173, in order to initiate the necessary legal proceedings against him.
14/11/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division announces the following: A contracting company will carry out water pipeline installation works in the Mar Maroun area of Ashrafieh, on a side street branching off Lebanon Street, in front of Huvelin University, according to the following schedule: Phase One: Starting at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, until midnight at the beginning of Monday, November 6, 2026. Phase Two: From 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026, until midnight at the beginning of Monday, November 23, 2026. These works will result in the closure of the road to traffic at the specified location, with traffic diverted towards Abdel Wahab El-Inglizi Street. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of these arrangements and comply with the instructions and directions of Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as the posted traffic signs, in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
13/11/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts by the Internal Security Forces to arrest individuals wanted by the judiciary, on November 13, 2026, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit, to the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, received information concerning the presence of a dangerous wanted individual in the Al-Rihab area. Following investigations and surveillance operations, a force from the aforementioned unit proceeded to the area and, in a swift operation at the entrance to the Sabra Market, managed to arrest the individual identified as: H. H. N. (born in 1994, Lebanese national, according to his own statements). He was wanted by the judiciary for several offenses, including forming a criminal gang, stealing motorcycles, purchasing and reselling stolen goods, as well as opening fire. It was also established that a video circulating on social media showed him stealing motorcycles from various locations. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was handed over to the competent authority pursuant to instructions from the judiciary.
13/11/2026
