Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking and distribution across various Lebanese regions, the Division Branch obtained intelligence about an unidentified individual promoting drugs in several areas of Beirut. Accordingly, orders were given to the competent units within the branch to carry out field and intelligence operations to identify and arrest the suspect. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the branch identified him as: A.S. (born in 1991, Lebanese) On 02-04-2026, following careful surveillance and monitoring, one of the branch’s patrols arrested him in the Saifi area aboard a Nissan vehicle, which was seized. Simultaneously, another patrol from the branch arrested one of his clients in the Corniche Mazraa area aboard a “Baic” vehicle, which was also seized. He was identified as: 1.S. (born in 1988, Lebanese) Upon searching both individuals and the two vehicles, a large quantity of drugs (cocaine, cannabis, and narcotic pills) was found in the possession of the first suspect, while a quantity of narcotic substances was found with the second. During interrogation, the first suspect confessed to the charges against him, admitting that he was distributing drugs on behalf of a dealer known as “Al-Khal.” The second stated that he uses drugs and obtains them from the first suspect, in addition to carrying out thefts of medications and cosmetic products from inside a pharmacy in the Corniche Mazraa area. Legal measures were taken against both, and they, along with the seized items, were referred to the competent authority upon the direction of the relevant judiciary.

19/4/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: As part of the daily efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces to curb drug trafficking and distribution across various Lebanese regions, the Division Branch obtained intelligence regarding an unidentified individual promoting drugs in Mount Lebanon, particularly in the Metn area. Following intensive investigations and inquiries, the branch identified him as: A.M. (born in 1990, Lebanese), subject to an arrest warrant for drug-related offenses. On 21-03-2026, after careful surveillance and monitoring, one of the branch’s patrols arrested him in flagrante delicto in the Bourj Hammoud area while he was distributing drugs aboard a black Mercedes vehicle, which was seized. Upon searching him and the vehicle, the following were found: 46 plastic containers containing cocaine labeled with various markings (TNT - VIP - X - B - AJ) 90 counterfeit US dollars A mobile phone and sums of money in different currencies During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him.Legal procedures were carried out against him, and he, along with the seized items, was referred to the competent authority based on the instructions of the relevant judiciary.

18/4/2026

The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Further to our previous statement regarding facilitating the identification of missing, unidentified victims or human remains, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces reminds the relatives of the missing, the the need for them to attend daily from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at one of the incident offices التابعة to the Judicial Police Unit in the governorates, in order to provide the necessary samples for DNA testing, which contributes to identifying the victims or remains. Please bring one of the following identification documents (passport, family civil registry extract, or identity card). It is preferable that two relatives from the direct ascendants or descendants (father, mother, children) be present. If this is not possible, they may be siblings. According to the following schedule: Locations: Central Incident Office – Beirut, Corniche Mazraa, Emil Helou Barracks, Abu Shahin Wing, 2nd floor Incident Office in Baabda – Araya, Araya Complex, 2nd floor Jounieh Unit – Bustani Center, opposite Jounieh Serail, 3rd floor Incident Office in Zahle – Zahle, next to Zahle Palace of Justice Baalbek Unit – Baalbek, Model Building of Baalbek Station, ground floor Incident Office in Saida – Haret Saida, Talet Mar Elias Complex, ground floor Nabatieh Unit – Nabatieh, Kfarjouz Complex, 5th floor Incident Office in Tripoli – Tripoli, Al-Tal Square, Fares Building, 2nd floor

17/4/2026

The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Following the announcement of the ceasefire, heavy gunfire was reported in several neighborhoods of the southern suburbs, in addition to the إطلاق of rocket-propelled projectiles. Immediately, the competent units of the Internal Security Forces initiated field measures to identify those responsible for the gunfire and to pursue and arrest them, in preparation for taking the necessary legal actions against them based on the instructions of the judiciary. The General Directorate affirms that it will not tolerate any breach of security and public order, and calls on citizens to refrain from firing weapons under any circumstances, due to the danger this phenomenon poses to public safety.

17/4/2026