Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking and distribution activities throughout various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding an unidentified individual involved in drug dealing in the Metn area. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded in identifying him as: M. Z. (born in 1987, Lebanese) On 04-06-2026, following a surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols arrested him in flagrante delicto in the Fanar area while he was distributing narcotics aboard a black “GR” motorcycle, which was seized. A search of the suspect and the motorcycle led to the seizure of: 7 bags containing hashish 1 bag containing marijuana 16 bags containing “Baz” narcotic substance 6 plastic containers containing “Baz” narcotic substance 3 plastic containers containing cocaine 3 plastic containers marked with the letter “A” containing cocaine 2 envelopes containing Captagon pills, weighing approximately 18 grams A military pistol with a magazine and 10 rounds of live ammunition A mobile phone and a sum of money During interrogation, 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 pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

16/6/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: On 09-06-2026, in the Mina area of Tripoli, two unidentified individuals opened fire with military pistols at F. N. (born in 2004, Syrian), striking her with multiple gunshots across her body. She was transported to a hospital but later succumbed to her injuries. The two gunmen fled the scene on a motorcycle to an unknown destination. Immediately, the specialized units of the Information Branch launched field and intelligence investigations to uncover the circumstances surrounding the homicide, identify the perpetrators, and arrest them. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded in identifying the suspects as: A. K. (born in 1996, Lebanese) W. K. (born in 1997, Lebanese) The Information Branch subsequently received information indicating that the two suspects were preparing to flee to Syrian territory. Orders were immediately issued to locate and arrest them as quickly as possible. The Branch's units in North Lebanon intensified surveillance operations and implemented precautionary measures at border crossings, in addition to setting up ambushes along routes likely to be used by the suspects in an attempt to prevent their escape into Syria. On 12 and 13-06-2026, following extensive surveillance and monitoring operations, Information Branch patrols arrested the first suspect in a carefully planned ambush in the Chalfeh–Abi Samra area while he was attempting to flee to Syria. The second suspect was arrested in the Harisheh area inside an abandoned resort, where he had been hiding in an underground room. During interrogation, both suspects confessed to the crimes attributed to them. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

15/6/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the daily efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to curb drug trafficking and distribution operations throughout various Lebanese regions and to pursue and arrest those involved, the Information Branch obtained information regarding the activities of an individual engaged in drug dealing in Mount Lebanon. Following investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded in identifying him as: A. J. (born in 2004, Syrian) On 03-06-2026, following a surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols caught him in the act in the Nabaa area while distributing narcotics aboard a white “Sweet” motorcycle, which was seized. A search of the suspect, the motorcycle, and his residence in Nabaa led to the seizure of: 41 plastic containers containing narcotic substances 10 bags containing marijuana 55 bags containing hashish Two blocks of hashish 1,515 Captagon pills A sum of money During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him, admitting that he had been distributing narcotics to a number of clients in various areas of Mount Lebanon. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

15/6/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat all forms of crime and preserve security and public order throughout the various Lebanese regions, a video circulated on social media showing an individual engaging in indecent acts in public places within the city of Saida, sparking widespread public outrage. Consequently, the Saida Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit launched field and intelligence investigations. Through follow-up inquiries and information gathering, officers succeeded in identifying the suspect as: A. H. (born in 1981, Lebanese) Information was also obtained indicating that he was suspected of using a private room within a sports club he owned to engage in acts contrary to public morals and to consume narcotic substances. Following surveillance and close monitoring operations, his whereabouts were identified and he was arrested. During the arrest operation, he attempted to flee and resisted the officers, but they succeeded in bringing him under control and apprehending him. The suspect was referred to the competent authority for the necessary legal proceedings, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

14/6/2026