Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the daily efforts carried out by the units of the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking and distribution and to arrest those involved, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie received information about an individual dealing drugs in the Kaslik area. Following investigations and inquiries, a patrol from the unit arrested him in a targeted operation while he was riding a motorcycle. He was identified as: M. M. (born in 1995, Lebanese) Upon searching him and the motorcycle, the following were seized: • 8 small bags containing narcotic substances • A transparent bag containing a quantity of magic mushrooms • A mobile phone and an amount of money in US dollars In a related development, The Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit also received information about a person distributing drugs in the Bir El Abed area while riding a motorcycle. After intensive investigations, his identity was established, and he was arrested in a targeted operation in the said area while riding a “GR” motorcycle. He was identified as: K. H. (born in 2002, Lebanese) Seized in his possession were: • 41 plastic capsules containing narcotic substances • 5 bags containing hashish and marijuana • An amount of money and two mobile phones The two detainees, the seized items, and the two motorcycles were handed over to the competent units in order to take the necessary legal measures against them, based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

12/2/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: Pursuant to instructions from the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of an individual arrested by the Beirut Judicial Police Unit on charges of fraud and unlawfully obtaining money from citizens by impersonating an “electricity bill collector.” It was found that a number of citizens fell victim to his fraudulent acts in several areas of the Mount Lebanon and Beirut governorates. He is identified as: Kh. A. (born in 1973, Palestinian) Accordingly, the Directorate requests that anyone who has fallen victim to his actions and recognizes him report to the headquarters of the aforementioned unit, located at Barbar El Khazen Barracks – Verdun, or call one of the following numbers: 01-810170 or 01-810171, in preparation for the necessary legal measures to be taken.

12/2/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: On 04-02-2026, unknown armed individuals traveling in three vehicles intercepted a group of young men riding in a passenger van in the Minieh area. They pointed military-grade weapons at them, smashed the van’s windows, and fled to an unknown destination. The incident sparked a wave of anger in the area and was widely circulated on social media. Immediately, instructions were given to the competent units of the Information Branch to carry out field and intelligence measures to determine the circumstances of the incident, identify those involved, and arrest them. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded within hours in identifying those involved in intercepting the van and assaulting the young men inside, including: Kh. S. D. (born in 1987, Lebanese) M. K. (born in 1994, Lebanese) On the same date, following a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, a patrol from the Branch arrested the first suspect in Minieh, while the second turned himself in. A Kalashnikov-type rifle was seized. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred to the competent unit based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining individuals involved.

12/2/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: It has recently been observed that emails and text messages have been sent to individuals and local entities, whose senders claim to be from the Israeli intelligence service “Mossad.” These messages include attempts at threats or extortion and may aim to gather information or create confusion among citizens. Accordingly, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces urges the public not to respond to or interact with these messages under any circumstances and to report them immediately to the relevant security units, as doing so helps limit the risk of exploitation of citizens or institutions and strengthens national cybersecurity. The Directorate also emphasizes that the prompt reporting of such suspicious messages contributes to preventing risks, protecting citizens and institutions, and enhancing digital safety.

11/2/2026