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 types of crimes and arrest those involved, the Mount Lebanon Intelligence Unit (part of the Regional Gendarmerie) received information regarding four of the most dangerous individuals wanted for drug and weapons trafficking operating in the Tahwita al-Ghadir area.
Investigations revealed that this network used its base in Tahwita al-Ghadir as a primary distribution hub for supplying drugs to dealers in the southern suburbs (Dahieh), Khaldeh, and Dora.
As a result of intensive surveillance and field investigations, and after a period of precise monitoring, one of the unit’s patrols successfully carried out a well-planned ambush, which led to the arrest of the four network members in the mentioned area while they were moving in two vehicles:
A brown Kia
A white Toyota RAV4 SUV
The arrested individuals are:
Y. Z. (born in 1968, Lebanese)
M. Z. (born in 1986, Lebanese)
A. Z. (born in 1994, Lebanese)
M. D. (born in 1992, Lebanese)
It was also found that the second individual is wanted by the judiciary under two criminal judgments related to the transportation of weapons and ammunition, threats, and resisting law enforcement officers.
Upon searching them, the following were seized:
396 plastic containers filled with narcotic substances, packaged and ready for distribution
6 military-grade weapons and 4 hunting rifles of various types
7 mobile phones
$4,700 in U.S. currency
The detainees and the seized items were handed over to the competent authorities for the necessary legal action, under the supervision of the competent judiciary. Work is ongoing to arrest the remaining members of the network.
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Several complaints and reports were received by the Jounieh Judicial Detachment regarding more than twenty burglaries carried out inside residences within its jurisdiction, involving forced entry. Accordingly, the said unit initiated investigation and surveillance operations. As a result of follow-up efforts and after a precise monitoring operation, on March 19, 2026, it arrested in Nahr Ibrahim a man identified as M. J. R. (born in 1996, Lebanese). His accomplice was also arrested during a raid on a residence in the locality of Aachqout, identified as B. J. F. (born in 1986, Lebanese). A quantity of stolen items was seized during the search. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they, along with the seized items, were referred to the competent authority based on the instructions of the relevant judicial authority.
24/3/2026
A statement was issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: A citizen filed a complaint at the Sebaal police station, affiliated with the Zgharta unit of the Regional Gendarmerie, against: Ch. H. (born in 1989, Syrian national) on charges of theft. He stated that the suspect, who worked for him, broke into his warehouse in the town of Karm Sadda on 21-03-2026 and stole five barrels containing olive oil (each with a capacity of 160 liters). He also stole a white Suzuki pickup truck without license plates, whose key was inside, before fleeing to an unknown destination accompanied by his wife and her cousin. The total value of the stolen items, including the vehicle, was estimated at 9,000 US dollars. Following investigations conducted by the competent units of the Internal Security Forces, a patrol from the Halba Judicial Unit was able to locate the pickup truck, but not the oil barrels, in an area near the northern border. Accordingly, and based on instructions from the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces has circulated the suspect’s photo and requests anyone who has seen him or has any information about him or his whereabouts to contact the Sebaal police station at 06-595404. It is noted that anyone providing information will have their identity kept confidential in accordance with the law.
23/3/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following: On 21-03-2026, on the Tabarja highway – western lane, specifically near the Casino Bridge, a van collided with the metal guardrail on the right side. The accident caused damage to public property, resulting in the breakage and cracking of concrete pillars, as well as the bending of the metal guardrail toward the elevated valley, posing a danger to vehicles in case of collision.The Ministry of Public Works has been notified in order to address the issue. Citizens are requested to: Exercise extreme caution while driving in the area until the road is restored to its original condition. Comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and the traffic signs placed for this purpose, to ensure road safety.
21/3/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following: Due to heavy rainfall and weather conditions, a collapse of soil and rocks occurred on the Qanater Zbeideh road in the Hazmieh area. As a result, the municipalities of Mansourieh and Hazmieh have closed the road until the risks are removed. Citizens are requested to comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and the traffic signs placed in the area, in order to preserve public safety and prevent congestion.
21/3/2026
