17/9/2026
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 trafficking, and within the framework of the security plan established by the Judicial Police Unit to combat the scourge of drugs and curb their spread, the Central Anti-Narcotics Bureau received information indicating that:
K. A. (born in 1974, Lebanese national)
had been bringing quantities of drugs into Kfardebian on multiple occasions and was also in possession of a quantity of firearms.
Following investigative efforts, a Bureau patrol raided his residence in the same town on 21 August 2026, arresting him and his two accomplices:
H. J. (born in 1996, Syrian national);
A. R. (born in 2005, Syrian national).
A search of the suspects and the apartment resulted in the seizure of:
A 7.62 mm RPD Degtyaryov machine gun, a Kalashnikov rifle, and a 6 mm Ruger rifle;
A 7.62 mm Dragunov sniper rifle;
Two handguns and a quantity of ammunition;
A glass container holding 44 g of marijuana;
A transparent plastic container holding 13.6 g of cocaine;
A 5.7 g piece of cocaine base (“Baz”);
A precision scale, a metal grinder containing marijuana, and tools used to prepare cocaine base.
The necessary legal measures were taken against the three detainees, who were referred, together with the seized weapons, narcotics, and other items, to the competent judicial authority pursuant to its instructions.
Issued by the Internal Security Forces – Directorate General – Public Relations Division The following announcement: At 7:00 a.m. on November 15, 2026, the Lebanese Cycling Federation will organize the “Lebanon Independence Road Cycling Race,” covering a distance of approximately 47 km. The race will start on the coastal highway, in front of Campomatic Company, near the pedestrian bridge in Bourj Hammoud, heading towards Jounieh and Byblos, then climbing towards Annaya along the main road. The finish line will be near the Lebanese Army checkpoint in Annaya. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of this announcement and comply with the instructions and guidance of Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as the posted traffic signs, in order to facilitate traffic flow.
14/11/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Pursuant to instructions from the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the photograph of the arrested individual: H. M. Ch. (born in 2004, Lebanese national), for allegedly committing multiple robbery offenses in Beirut and Mount Lebanon. Accordingly, the Directorate General requests that anyone who has fallen victim to his alleged crimes contact the Baabda Judicial Unit, التابعة to the Judicial Police Unit, at either of the following telephone numbers: 05-921115 or 05-922173, in order to initiate the necessary legal proceedings against him.
14/11/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division announces the following: A contracting company will carry out water pipeline installation works in the Mar Maroun area of Ashrafieh, on a side street branching off Lebanon Street, in front of Huvelin University, according to the following schedule: Phase One: Starting at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, until midnight at the beginning of Monday, November 6, 2026. Phase Two: From 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026, until midnight at the beginning of Monday, November 23, 2026. These works will result in the closure of the road to traffic at the specified location, with traffic diverted towards Abdel Wahab El-Inglizi Street. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of these arrangements and comply with the instructions and directions of Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as the posted traffic signs, in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
13/11/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts by the Internal Security Forces to arrest individuals wanted by the judiciary, on November 13, 2026, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit, to the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, received information concerning the presence of a dangerous wanted individual in the Al-Rihab area. Following investigations and surveillance operations, a force from the aforementioned unit proceeded to the area and, in a swift operation at the entrance to the Sabra Market, managed to arrest the individual identified as: H. H. N. (born in 1994, Lebanese national, according to his own statements). He was wanted by the judiciary for several offenses, including forming a criminal gang, stealing motorcycles, purchasing and reselling stolen goods, as well as opening fire. It was also established that a video circulating on social media showed him stealing motorcycles from various locations. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was handed over to the competent authority pursuant to instructions from the judiciary.
13/11/2026
