15/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement:
As part of the continuous efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat theft crimes of all kinds, especially residential burglaries, and to track down and arrest perpetrators throughout all Lebanese regions,
on the night of 10-05-2026, a citizen filed a complaint before the Halba Police Station in the Regional Gendarmerie Unit against an unknown individual for unlawfully entering his home located in the Sahlet Arqa – Halba area without forced entry, and stealing an iron safe containing gold worth approximately USD 60,000, in addition to an estimated USD 500 in cash.
As a result of the investigation and in less than 24 hours, a patrol from the Information Branch succeeded in identifying the thief and arresting him during a security operation in the Halba area. He was identified as:
M.B. (born in 2002, Lebanese), wanted under two arrest warrants and a judicial sentence, all for theft-related crimes.
During interrogation, he confessed to the acts attributed to him and admitted entering and robbing the house.
A search of his person led to the seizure of the following stolen items:
13.25 gold coins
4 large gold ounces and 1 small gold ounce
3 bracelets
A necklace and a plaque bracelet
The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he, along with the seized items, was referred to the competent authority based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
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
