Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: As part of the daily follow-up carried out by the Internal Security Forces to pursue perpetrators of crimes, as well as suspicious individuals and persons wanted by the judiciary in various Lebanese regions. On 17/02/2026, while citizen: M. A. (born in 2003)was traveling on the main road of the town of Al-Mouhammara – Akkar, driving his red Toyota van, the individual: H. R. (born in 1997, Lebanese) kidnapped (M. A.) inside the van due to a financial dispute between them and took him to an unknown destination. Following field investigations and intensive inquiries, and only a few hours after the kidnapping, a patrol from the Information Branch, through a well-planned ambush in the town of Bebnine, succeeded in freeing the victim, recovering the van, and arresting the kidnapper. It was found that the latter was wanted by the judiciary under two arrest warrants for theft and felony, as well as a conviction for belonging to a terrorist organization. The detainee was handed over to the competent unit in order to carry out the necessary legal measures against him, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

26/2/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations DivisionThe following statement: The Saida Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit received a complaint from a female citizen against an unknown individual for theft from inside her vehicle in the Nabi Sari area, near the Loubiyeh junction. The suspect misled her into believing that he would repair the car, then stole her wallet and fled on his motorcycle. She stated that she photographed him with her mobile phone after sensing that he intended to steal from her. Accordingly, and based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces requests that anyone who has information about him or his whereabouts proceed to the aforementioned detachment, located in Haret Saida – Mar Elias hill, or call either of the following numbers: 07-754308 or 07-729147, in order to provide any relevant information.It is noted that the identity of anyone who contributes by providing information will remain strictly confidential, in accordance with the law.

26/2/2026

General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations The following statement: In the context of the ongoing daily efforts by the Internal Security Forces to combat crimes across all Lebanese regions, the Information Branch received reports of citizens in Tripoli being subjected to fraud-based thefts carried out by an individual on a motorbike, who deceives victims by claiming they hit him. Following this, the specialized units of the branch initiated field and investigative procedures to identify and apprehend the suspect. As a result of the investigations, his identity was confirmed as: • Y. H. (born 1992, Lebanese) He has multiple judicial warrants for theft, forming a gang, drug-related crimes, and impersonating a security officer. On 18-2-2026, in a targeted operation, one of the branch’s patrols arrested him in Sahat Al-Noor – Tripoli on a white "Sweet" motorbike, which was seized. A glass panel belonging to a car sunroof was also found in his possession. Upon interrogation, he confessed to the acts attributed to him. Specifically, he would deceive his victims by claiming they hit him while he was riding his motorbike (the one seized). He would then drop a car sunroof panel he carried to break it upon contact with the vehicle, demanding a financial settlement from the driver in exchange for the panel, presenting a fake invoice dated the same day claiming he had purchased it. Legal procedures were carried out against him, and he was handed over to the relevant authority along with the confiscated items, following the instructions of the competent judiciary. Therefore, and based on the judiciary’s instructions, the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces circulates the image of the detainee and requests that anyone who recognizes him or has fallen victim to his acts report to the North Information Branch, Tripoli Serail, or contact +0 6 423086 to take the necessary legal actions.

25/2/2026

General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations The following statement: In the context of the ongoing work carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat all types of crimes across Lebanon, and particularly drug trafficking and distribution, the Bekaa Investigation Unit received information regarding the activities of: A. D. (born 1958, Lebanese) It was reported that he purchased a quantity of drugs in Hortaala with the intention of distributing them in the city of Zahle. Immediately, and following precise monitoring and surveillance operations, one of the unit’s patrols arrested him in Farzal, in front of "Al-Hamra Plaza" Center, driving a Mercedes car. Upon searching him, the following items were found in his possession: 4 nylon bags containing base cocaine. A white paper containing approximately 7 grams of cocaine. A mobile phone, a sum of money, his personal identification record, and the vehicle registration of the car he was driving. The detainee, along with the confiscated items, was handed over to the relevant authority to take the necessary legal measures, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judiciary.

25/2/2026