General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: Several news websites and social media platforms circulated a report yesterday, 5 November 2026, claiming that six robbery incidents had taken place in the heart of Beirut within a period of 45 minutes. The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces wishes to clarify that this report is inaccurate and exaggerated. In fact, only one robbery took place yesterday around midday, in the Tariq El Jdideh area. In this regard, at 4:00 a.m. on 5 November 2026, a patrol from the Beirut Investigation Unit managed to apprehend two individuals caught in the act while riding a motorcycle without a registration plate in the Ashrafieh area, along Pierre Gemayel Avenue, for having committed a robbery in the area. It was established that both individuals had previous records for similar offences. They are: H. H. (born in 2002, Lebanese) A. D. (born in 2006, Palestinian) The following items were seized in their possession: A white GR motorcycle without registration or vehicle documents. A quantity of cannabis (hashish) inside a shoulder bag. The two detainees were handed over to the relevant police station for the necessary legal procedures to be taken against them. The investigation is ongoing under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities. The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces calls upon all media outlets and news websites to refrain from rushing to publish any information before verifying its accuracy, and to avoid exaggerating news reports that could negatively affect the overall situation in the country. It also urges citizens not to circulate such unverified reports, as they create confusion and spread fear among the public.

6/11/2026

The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division – issued the following statement: Infrastructure repair works in the Medawar area – Achrafieh A contractor company has commenced infrastructure repair works in the Medawar area of Achrafieh, in front of Baqlian Mills. The works will continue until 5:00 p.m. today, 5 November 2026. These works will require the closure of traffic at the specified location, with vehicles diverted behind the aforementioned mills towards Al-Bourj Company, until the completion of the works. Installation of reflective road studs in the Geitawi area A contractor company will install reflective road studs (cat’s eyes) in the Geitawi area, along the road extending from Saint George Hospital (Hôpital des Sœurs du Rosaire) to the end of the road section at Geitawi Hospital, followed by a stretch of 100 metres to the right and 30 metres to the left. The works will take place from 5 November 2026 until 30 November 2026, Monday through Saturday, from 6:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. the following day. On Sundays, however, the works will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. on the same day. Please note that these works will not result in traffic closures or any reduction in the available road width. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of these measures 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.

5/11/2026

The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division – issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the specialized units of the Internal Security Forces to combat crimes against public morals and dismantle networks involved in human trafficking and prostitution, including the phenomenon of women being present along roadsides to solicit customers: On 31 October 2026, officers from the Anti-Human Trafficking and Protection of Public Morals Bureau, affiliated with the Judicial Police Unit, arrested three women on the Amchit–Jbeil highway who were standing along the roadside for the purpose of soliciting customers to engage in prostitution. They were identified as: K. H. (of unspecified nationality / without registered civil status) A. A. (of unspecified nationality / without registered civil status) F. A. (Lebanese) In the Maameltein area, along the coastal road, a patrol from the aforementioned bureau arrested another woman for the same offence, identified as: H. M. (Syrian) During questioning, the women admitted to the charges brought against them. They were subsequently referred to the competent judicial authorities in accordance with their instructions.

5/11/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Department: The following communiqué: On November 1, 2026, a sum of money was found at the Bechara El Khoury – Sodeco intersection, and it was deposited at the Chiyah (Correction: Chiyah -> Chiyah / Achrafieh area) Champ de Mars / Achrafieh / Tariq El Chamat (Tariq El Jdideh / Tariq El Cham) police station in the Beirut Police Unit. Therefore, the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces asks the person who lost the amount to head to the aforementioned station's center, located on Beydoun Street – Achrafieh, or call the number: 01-328094, in preparation to receive it after verifying its value and the circumstances of its loss.

4/11/2026