Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: The Bekaa Investigation Detachment of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit has launched the largest field campaign to crack down on illegal hunting nets, covering a number of areas, orchards, and plains across the Bekaa, as part of efforts to combat the extermination of birds, particularly through the use of nets set up as traps that surround birds, obstruct their migration routes, cause the death of large numbers of them, and lead to the extermination of entire flocks. This turns migration seasons into massacres against birds, threatening biodiversity, disrupting the ecological balance, depleting natural resources, and depriving Lebanon’s skies of its birds. Over three consecutive days, a force from the aforementioned Detachment carried out raids in the outskirts of the town of Arsal, as well as in the plains of the towns of Labweh, Ras Baalbek, Jdeidet Al-Fakha, Jabbouleh, Mashari' Al-Qaa, Masa, and Al-Nasriyeh, to seize illegally installed hunting nets. These operations resulted in the seizure of bird-catching nets with a total area of /20,640/ square meters. As a result of follow-up operations, inquiries, and investigations, members of the Detachment succeeded in identifying a number of individuals involved, and work is underway to take legal measures against them. The seized items were handed over to the relevant units, while the investigation remains ongoing pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authorities. The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces renews its call on citizens to actively contribute to combating illegal hunting and violations targeting migratory birds, and to report violators when they are observed by documenting the violations through photographs or video footage and sending them via the “Balligh” reporting service, so that they can be followed up and the necessary measures taken, or by contacting the Operations Room at /112/.

24/9/2026

Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: On 21-06-2026, in the Ain Saadeh area, unidentified individuals gained access to a factory by climbing into it and stole aluminium parts, doors, and vehicle parts from inside. They then fled in a white “Hyundai” pickup truck to an unknown destination. Following the incident, the relevant units of the Information Branch launched field and intelligence operations to identify and arrest those involved. As a result of inquiries and investigations, the Branch identified the perpetrators, including: K.M. (born in 2003, Syrian). S.M. (born in 2005, Syrian). On 10-09-2026, following a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, an Information Branch patrol arrested the first and second suspects simultaneously in the Mansourieh area. They were aboard a white “Hyundai” pickup truck, which was seized. During questioning, they admitted to the charges against them, namely their involvement with others in carrying out dozens of thefts by climbing into businesses and construction sites, including the aforementioned theft, in the areas of Mkalles, Dekwaneh, Ain Saadeh, Jdeideh, Dora, and Baalchmay. They stated that they stole vehicle parts, metals, wood, and plastic from inside these premises, loading the stolen items onto the pickup truck in which they were arrested or onto another pickup truck belonging to the first suspect. They further stated that they sold the stolen items at a scrap yard in the Bar Elias area. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were handed over to the relevant authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authorities. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining individuals involved.

24/9/2026

Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: On 12-09-2026, citizen Mohammad Hamzeh (born in 1975), while driving a Renault Rapid in the Sports City area, was struck by a large stone thrown at his vehicle, causing him injuries. He later succumbed to his injuries. Immediately afterwards, the Internal Security Forces units began field operations and took measures to identify and arrest the perpetrator. Following up on the case, it was established that the perpetrator used to walk to the locations where he carried out his acts, coming from the Sabra area. He would throw stones at passing vehicles and then immediately leave the scene, remaining out of sight. As a result of inquiries and investigations, the Information Branch managed to establish his description and instructed the relevant units to intensify surveillance in areas where he was likely to move, until they succeeded in identifying him. It was established that he is: A.F. (born in 1998, Lebanese), who works in scrap collection. It was also established that, following the incident that resulted in the death of Mohammad Hamzeh, he shaved his beard in an attempt to alter his appearance. On 22-09-2026, following a careful surveillance operation covering the routes and areas where he was likely to move, an Information Branch patrol managed to arrest him in the Sabra area. It is noteworthy that, on 21-09-2026, he threw a stone at a passing vehicle in the same area, causing material damage to it. During the preliminary investigation, he admitted to throwing stones in the Sports City area. He claimed that he used to do so when he felt pain and stress, and that he felt relieved after throwing the stones. He stated that he had not intended to kill anyone. The investigation is ongoing under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.

23/9/2026

Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the ongoing traffic violations enforcement campaign, pursuant to a decision by the Minister of Interior and Municipalities, and within the framework of its continued efforts to reduce road accidents, protect citizens’ lives, and enhance road safety, the Internal Security Forces units continue to carry out field measures and intensify enforcement against violators. In this context, from 07-09-2026 to 22-09-2026, a total of /29,084/ traffic violations of various types were recorded, most notably speeding, driving without license plates, failure to wear a seat belt, and using a mobile phone while driving, among others. In addition, /985/ violating vehicles and /2,207/ illegal motorcycles were impounded.

23/9/2026