19/8/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement:
As part of the Internal Security Forces’ daily efforts to combat all forms of crime throughout Lebanon, particularly drug trafficking and distribution, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Detachment of the Territorial Gendarmerie Unit received information indicating that an individual was dealing drugs inside a café where he worked in the Bir Hassan area. The café is owned by A. A. (born in 1964, Syrian national).
Following this information, patrols from the detachment launched investigative measures and succeeded in identifying and arresting the suspect in the aforementioned area. According to his statement, he is:
A. Sh. (born in 2002, Syrian national).
A search of the suspect resulted in the seizure of the following:
A black “Landy” motorcycle without licence plates;
6 large plastic containers holding transparent nylon bags containing crystal meth;
One small plastic container containing crystal meth;
5 transparent nylon bags containing hashish;
15 transparent nylon bags containing Captagon pills, as well as empty nylon bags intended for packaging and dividing drugs into smaller quantities;
US$100 in counterfeit currency, an HP laptop, a mobile phone, an individual civil registry extract, a copy of an identity card, and a voter card, none of which belonged to him.
During questioning, he admitted to dealing drugs.
Further investigation revealed that the café owner, A. A., and his son, H. A., were also involved in drug trafficking. Both are currently at large.
Another individual who had been supplying these substances to the café and to a hotel was also arrested. According to his statement, he is:
H. Sh. (born in 2010, Lebanese national).
Searches of the homes of the café owner and his son in Bir Hassan resulted in the seizure of a quantity of weapons and ammunition from the son’s residence, including:
One Kalashnikov assault rifle with 3 magazines, each with a capacity of 30 rounds;
Two magazines, each with a capacity of 20 rounds;
One AKS-type magazine and a beige tactical vest;
146 serviceable rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition;
4 rounds of 5.45 mm ammunition;
One small drone with one battery, stored in a small grey case.
The two detainees, A. Sh. and H. Sh., together with the seized items, were handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal action. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining individuals involved, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
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
