15/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division,
the following statement:
At dawn on 28-02-2026, a child (F.I., born in 2020, Syrian) and his sister (R.I., born in 2017, Syrian) were admitted in critical condition to a hospital in the Hadath area. The girl soon passed away, and three days later, her brother also died. Following an examination by the forensic doctor, it was confirmed that both children had suffered a sudden lack of oxygen, and that the deaths were consistent with suffocation.
During the initial investigation, the children’s mother:
W.M. (born in 1996, Syrian)
stated that she was surprised by the children’s condition when she attempted to wake them for the pre-dawn meal (suhoor), as they did not respond or move. She said she contacted A.Kh. (born in 1996, Syrian), who helped her transport them to the hospital, which he confirmed in his statement.
Accordingly, the competent units of the Information Branch initiated the necessary procedures to uncover the circumstances of the deaths, especially following the forensic report, which raised suspicion that the mother had carried out the crime.
On 27-03-2026, W.M. was summoned for questioning. As the investigation progressed and she was confronted with evidence proving her involvement, she confessed to killing her two children by suffocating them with a pillow while they were on her bed at her home in the Sahra Choueifat area. She then left them in that condition for an hour before contacting someone for help. She added that she committed the act due to psychological pressures she had been experiencing.
The necessary legal measures were taken against her, and she was referred to the competent authority in accordance with the instructions of the judicial authority.
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
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following: A contracting company will carry out maintenance works on rainwater drainage openings (“regards”) in the Zokak El-Blat area – at the intersection of Zokak El-Blat Mosque toward Husseiniyat Al-Zahraa, starting from 6:00 p.m. on 17-04-2026 until 7:00 a.m. on 20-04-2026. These works will lead to the closure of the road in the area, with traffic being diverted to Judge Al-Kasti Street. Citizens are requested to take note and comply with the instructions and guidance of the Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as with directional traffic signs, in order to prevent congestion.
17/4/2026
