7/7/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following communiqué:
After several complaints were filed with the Antelias Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit against an unknown person impersonating a municipal police officer or a security officer, and carrying out armed robberies, particularly along the seaside corniche in the Marina area of Dbayeh, using a dangerous and repeated criminal method that posed a direct threat to citizens’ security and safety, the personnel of the Jdeideh Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit launched their investigations and intensified their inquiries and surveillance to identify and arrest the perpetrator.
As a result of the follow-up, the Detachment was able to identify the suspect, who turned out to be the detainee:
M. H., born in 1995, Lebanese national
He had previously been arrested by the Information Branch for theft, and his photo had been circulated so that those who had fallen victim to his acts could identify him.
During questioning regarding the armed robbery cases, he confessed to the charges attributed to him and admitted to carrying out more than 50 robberies in the Marina area of Dbayeh, using the same criminal method.
Therefore, and based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the photo of the detainee and asks those who fell victim to his acts and recognized him to come to the headquarters of the Jdeideh Judicial Detachment, or to call: 01-901203, in preparation for taking the necessary legal measures.
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
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following announcement: A sporting event, under the supervision of the Lebanese Muay Thai Federation, will take place at Sassine Square on November 15, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Accordingly, Sassine Square and the U-turn will be closed to traffic from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on the same date to allow for the preparation and installation of the event's logistical equipment, including the fighting ring. 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 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
