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 throughout the various Lebanese regions to combat all forms of crime, including armed robbery and theft, the Information Branch obtained information regarding a gang involved in carrying out armed robberies in areas across the governorates of Beirut and Mount Lebanon. The latest incident was an attempted motorcycle robbery in Saadiyat on 09-06-2026. Accordingly, the specialized units of the Information Branch were tasked with carrying out field and intelligence operations to identify and arrest the gang members. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded in identifying several members of the gang, including its mastermind: H. M. (born in 2010, Lebanese), who is the subject of an arrest warrant for theft. On 09-06-2026, following a surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols arrested him in Saadiyat while riding a motorcycle, which was seized. During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him, admitting that he and other accomplices had carried out approximately 20 armed robberies in several areas, including Choueifat, Laylaki, Dekwaneh, Mreijeh, Hazmieh, Bourj el-Barajneh, Jdeideh, Sayyed Hadi Nasrallah Highway, and Saadiyat. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, along with the seized motorcycle, to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Efforts remain ongoing to arrest all other individuals involved.

18/6/2026

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 the trafficking and distribution of narcotics, the South Investigation Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie received information indicating that two individuals were involved in distributing narcotic substances in several neighborhoods of the city of Saida and its surroundings. The Unit immediately launched investigations and inquiries and conducted extensive surveillance and monitoring operations targeting their movements. As a result of the field investigations, their identities were established as: M. A. (born in 1989, Lebanese) A. Sh. (born in 2004, Lebanese) On 13-06-2026, a patrol from the Unit set up a carefully planned ambush in the city of Saida, leading to their arrest while they were travelling in a vehicle. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of quantities of narcotics intended for distribution, including: Cocaine Cocaine paste (“Baz Cocaine”) Marijuana Hashish The suspects and the seized items were handed over to the competent authority for further investigation under the supervision of the competent judicial authority.

17/6/2026

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 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.

17/6/2026

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 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