As part of the ongoing cooperation and coordination between the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces and associations and institutions working in the health and social sectors, and as a continuation of the periodic prison visitation program, the “Nidal for Humanity” Association, in cooperation with the Internal Security Forces, the doctors’ and nurses’ sectors of the Alumni Association, and the Al-Farah Social Foundation, visited Roumieh Prison on 3 September 2026 to monitor inmates’ health conditions and provide medical examinations. The visit forms part of a regular monthly program. It is not limited to examining inmates in need of medical care, but also includes follow-up with prisoners who were examined during previous visits, ensuring that they are adhering to prescribed treatments and assessing the progress of their health conditions. The visit also included an inspection of the prison pharmacy to review the quantities and types of medicines available. Doctors also conducted clinical examinations of inmates to directly assess their health conditions and follow up on cases requiring medical care or treatment, thereby contributing to improved healthcare within the prison. The visit is part of ongoing efforts to support the Central Prisons Company Command and the medical center at Roumieh Prison, strengthen healthcare services in Lebanese prisons, and enhance cooperation among the relevant stakeholders

8/9/2026

The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ ongoing efforts to track down and apprehend individuals involved in drug smuggling, and within the framework of the security plan established by the Judicial Police Unit to combat this scourge and curb its spread across Lebanon, the Central Anti-Narcotics Bureau received information about a network based in a Latin American country, involving Lebanese nationals and engaged in smuggling drugs into Lebanon through travelers, using sophisticated methods to conceal the narcotics inside their luggage. Following this information, the Bureau began analyzing the available intelligence and gathering further information. It succeeded in uncovering preparations for an operation to smuggle a quantity of drugs from Brazil into Lebanon through Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport, using a traveler identified as: A. T. (born in 1986, Lebanese national). On 25 August 2026, following coordination with the Lebanese General Security at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport, the suspect was arrested upon entering Lebanese territory. After the suspect was handed over and his luggage searched, officers seized 4.9 kg of cocaine that had been mixed with adhesive substances and professionally concealed in the false bottoms of two suitcases belonging to him. During questioning, he admitted to the allegations against him and stated that the plan was to later separate the cocaine from the substances with which it had been mixed. The operation uncovered a sophisticated method of disguising and concealing narcotics used by drug trafficking and smuggling networks in an attempt to evade detection and seizure. The necessary legal measures were taken against the suspect under the supervision of the competent judicial authority. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining individuals involved.

8/9/2026

The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ ongoing efforts to combat crime throughout Lebanon, the Information Branch obtained information about an unidentified individual who was breaking vehicle windows and stealing items from inside cars in several areas of the Beirut and Mount Lebanon governorates. Following this information, the Branch’s specialized units launched field and intelligence operations. Investigations led to his arrest on 28 August 2026 in the Ramlet el-Baida area. He was identified as: A. M. (born in 1963, Lebanese national), who has a prior criminal record for theft. During questioning, he admitted to the allegations against him and confessed to carrying out several thefts from vehicles in various areas of Beirut and Mount Lebanon. He would ride a black GR motorcycle, wearing a black helmet to conceal his identity, and break vehicle windows to steal bags, belongings, sums of money, and other items from inside. He also admitted that he used the stolen goods to obtain items including alcoholic beverages, after disposing of any papers and documents found among the stolen property. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

7/9/2026

The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: First – Corniche el-Mazraa (Saeb Salam Boulevard) A contracting company will carry out asphalt milling works in preparation for road paving along Corniche el-Mazraa (Saeb Salam Boulevard), on the lane leading from Barbir toward Helou Barracks, in several phases: On 7 September 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 a.m. the following morning, the following traffic measures will be implemented: Traffic coming from the entrance to Barbir Bridge toward Corniche el-Mazraa (Saeb Salam Boulevard) will be diverted through the Barbir Tunnel. For traffic coming from the Museum toward Corniche el-Mazraa, all intersections leading to the section above the bridge along the same route will be closed. Traffic coming from Bechara El Khoury Avenue – Amilieh toward Barbir will be diverted beneath the bridge through the Omar Beyhum Tunnel. Traffic coming from Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Street toward Barbir Square will also be diverted through the Omar Beyhum Tunnel. The same measures will be implemented on 12 September 2026 during the asphalt paving works. On 9 September 2026, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. the following morning, works will take place on the lane leading from Corniche el-Mazraa (Saeb Salam Boulevard) toward the Museum. Traffic traveling over Barbir Bridge will be diverted through the Barbir Tunnel toward the Museum, and all intersections leading to Barbir Square along the section above the bridge will be closed. On 11 September 2026, the contracting company will clean the aforementioned lanes and carry out asphalt milling before paving begins. On 13 September 2026, the same traffic measures will be implemented in the aforementioned areas during the asphalt paving works. Second – Ministry of National Defense Road Starting on 7 September 2026 at 10:00 a.m., the Ministry of Public Works will carry out excavation works along the side of the main Ministry of National Defense road, heading downhill toward the Military Academy, before Raidi Printing Press, to repair a road subsidence that poses a risk to public safety. The first phase is expected to last approximately one month, followed by a second phase lasting around three weeks. Citizens are kindly requested to take note and comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and the traffic signs installed in the aforementioned areas in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.

6/9/2026