8/10/2025
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division
The following statement:
As part of the ongoing efforts by the Internal Security Forces to combat all forms of crime, the Bureau for the Protection of Morals and Human Trafficking in the Judicial Police Unit received information about acts of prostitution taking place inside a massage center located in the Jounieh area, where several women were being exploited for this purpose.
On 02-10-2025, and as a result of intensive investigations and surveillance carried out by the Bureau’s officers, a unit raided the location and caught four women of different nationalities in the act, while engaging in immoral acts with clients inside the massage rooms.
During interrogation, the women confessed to performing these acts based on prior agreements with clients in exchange for sums of money.
The center was sealed with red wax, legal action was taken against the detainees under the supervision of the competent judiciary, and efforts are ongoing to arrest the other individuals involved.
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following was issued: 1- On 28-06-2026, a sports activity consisting of a running race titled “The Titans Race” will be organized in the Dbayeh area, starting from the Waterfront – coastal road, passing by the Fouhoud Bridge, then turning in front of Golden Beach via the road adjacent to the highway, then turning toward the coastal road up to Mike Sport, and returning from there toward the Waterfront – coastal road, starting at 6:00 a.m. until its completion. Therefore, traffic will be prohibited on the aforementioned route throughout the duration of the activity. The Lebanese Cycling Federation will organize the “2026 Time Trial Race” between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, 28-06-2026. Accordingly, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces will take the following traffic measures: Traffic will be prohibited from the Karantina Bridge junction toward the Fish Market. All roads leading to the race route will be closed, namely: Port Gate No. 14 – Fish Market, Balkian junction, and Yahya Tobacco junction. The road leading from Forum de Beyrouth Square toward Emile Lahoud Avenue will be closed. Vehicles will be prevented from passing from Pierre Gemayel Avenue toward Emile Lahoud Highway, at the locations of the Ministry of Energy and Debbas Company. Vehicles will be prevented from passing from Karantina Bridge toward Emile Lahoud Avenue. Roads will be closed and traffic will be diverted from the race route as the participants pass, and will be reopened after they have passed. Citizens are kindly requested to take note and to abide by the instructions and directions of Internal Security Forces personnel.
27/6/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat crimes of all kinds, particularly drug trafficking offenses, information was obtained by the Mount Lebanon Investigation Detachment of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit regarding two individuals promoting narcotic substances on board a “Landy” motorcycle in the locality of Bouar. Immediately, members of the detachment began their inquiries and investigations. As a result of precise surveillance and monitoring operations, their whereabouts were identified. On 16-06-2026, a patrol from the detachment managed to arrest, in the locality of Bouar, the following individuals: A. F. (born in 1998, Lebanese) Ch. N. (born in 1994, Lebanese) They were arrested while on board an unregistered black “Landy” motorcycle. Upon searching them, the following items were seized in their possession: A military pistol with two magazines and 10 rounds A quantity of hashish A quantity of Salvia wrapped in compressed nylon packaging 47 Captagon pills 3 containers holding a white substance Narcotic pills and a transparent-colored substance Rolling papers A razor blade A sum of money and a mobile phone. The detainees, along with the motorcycle and the seized items, were handed over to the concerned unit for the necessary legal measures to be taken against them, based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
27/6/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: As part of the continuous follow-up carried out by the Internal Security Forces units to combat drug trafficking and promotion, and based on information obtained by the Mount Lebanon Investigation Detachment of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit regarding individuals involved in promoting narcotic substances, the aforementioned detachment immediately began its field and intelligence measures to identify and arrest them. As a result of the follow-up and precise surveillance operations, a patrol from the said detachment managed, on 26-06-2026, in the locality of Bourj El-Barajneh – Airport Road, to arrest the following individuals: Gh. A. (born in 1990, Syrian national) A. H. (born in 1998, Syrian national) A. S. (born in 1994, Syrian national) A quantity of narcotic substances was seized in their possession, namely: 311 Captagon pills, in addition to other narcotic pills A quantity of hashish 28 plastic containers containing a white narcotic substance 4 bags of marijuana Empty transparent bags used for packaging A machine used to grind marijuana Mobile phones, sums of money, and a motorcycle. The detainees, along with the seized items, were handed over to the concerned unit for the necessary legal measures to be taken against them, based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
26/6/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: As part of the continuous efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking and promotion across various Lebanese regions, information was obtained by the Information Branch about an unidentified person promoting narcotic substances in areas of Mount Lebanon. Accordingly, orders were given to the specialized units of the Branch to carry out the necessary field and intelligence measures in order to identify and arrest the aforementioned drug dealer. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch’s members were able to identify him as: N. A. (born in 1968, Lebanese) Following a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols managed to arrest him in the locality of Chamlane – Aley. Upon searching him and his place of residence, the following items were seized: 10 plastic containers containing cocaine, 8 of which weighed 1 gram each 3 bags containing hashish, weighing approximately 53 grams A bag containing two white pieces suspected to be cocaine base 16 empty plastic containers and 3 empty plastic lids A pump-action shotgun with a magazine and five live rounds Two rolling paper booklets, a long dagger, a mobile phone, and a sum of money. During the investigation, he confessed to the charges brought against him. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority, based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
26/6/2026
