5/10/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division
The following statement was issued:
As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat all types of crime across Lebanese territory, the Bekaa Investigation Detachment of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit received information that
S.B. (born in 1974, Lebanese)
was practicing the beauty profession without a license inside a salon in the Ksara – Zahle area.
Following up on the information, a patrol from the detachment, accompanied by an inspector from the Ministry of Public Health, went to the aforementioned location and arrested her, as well as the salon owner, identified as:
N.K. (born in 1988, Lebanese).
Upon searching the two women and the salon, the following items were found:
A device used to remove warts and skin moles.
Two skin-cleaning devices.
A laser device and a carbon skin-cleaning device.
Eighteen Korean-made Botox containers of various sizes, some of which had been used.
Filler injections and other types of injections, in addition to a fat-dissolving device and glass containers containing substances used for injections and cosmetic procedures.
The identity of the main suspect, who was found to be using and managing other individuals to carry out unlicensed medical cosmetic procedures, particularly Botox and filler injections, was established. She was identified as Z.M., and a wanted notice for investigation and inquiry was issued against her.
The Ministry of Public Health report also confirmed the presence of a quantity of expired injections, another quantity packaged without any information regarding their source, name, or expiry date, as well as another quantity of unlicensed products that had been illegally brought into Lebanon.
The aforementioned cosmetic products were seized, and the salon was closed and sealed with red wax. The two detainees and the seized items were handed over to the relevant unit for further investigation and the necessary legal measures, based on the instructions of the competent judicial authorities.
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
