The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces' daily efforts to combat crime, particularly armed robbery throughout Lebanon, the Information Branch obtained intelligence indicating that two unidentified individuals were carrying out a series of armed robberies in several areas of Mount Lebanon Governorate. Their latest reported offenses occurred on 18 July 2026, when they committed two armed robberies in the town of Jiyeh. Accordingly, the specialized units of the Information Branch launched field and intelligence operations to identify and apprehend the suspects. Following extensive investigations, the Branch identified the two suspects, including: N. H. (born in 1999, Palestinian), who is wanted by the judiciary under eight arrest warrants for armed robbery, snatching, attempted murder, weapons offenses, extortion ("protection money"), and illegal discharge of firearms. On 18 July 2026, following close surveillance, one of the Branch's patrols arrested him in a carefully planned ambush in Jiyeh. A search of the suspect led to the seizure of a knife and two Tramadol tablets. During interrogation, he confessed to carrying out several armed robberies and snatching operations in Jiyeh, Naameh, and the Sports City area, in cooperation with another individual. He also admitted to drug use. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, together with the seized items, to the competent authority in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Efforts are ongoing to arrest his accomplice.

6/8/2026

The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces' ongoing efforts to pursue and arrest perpetrators of all types of crimes throughout Lebanon, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie received information indicating that an individual was dealing narcotics while riding a motorcycle on the Ghazir Highway. Following investigations and inquiries conducted by the unit, one of its patrols arrested the suspect on 3 August 2026 while he was riding a motorcycle in the above-mentioned area. He was identified as: A. Y. (born in 1998, Syrian national). A search of the suspect and the motorcycle led to the seizure of: 15 small plastic-wrapped packets containing a white substance. 14 large plastic-wrapped packets containing a white substance. One small open bag containing a quantity of cannabis resin (hashish). Cash in US dollars of various denominations and Lebanese pounds. Two mobile phones and one tablet device. The suspect, together with the seized items and the motorcycle, was handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal proceedings, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

5/8/2026

The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces' ongoing efforts to identify and apprehend perpetrators of various crimes throughout Lebanon, the Tripoli Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit arrested: J. M. A. N. (born in 1970, Lebanese). She is suspected of committing fraud and impersonation. According to the investigation, she allegedly impersonated an inspector from the Ministry of Economy and approached owners of private businesses and companies, requesting sums of money under the pretext that they represented an annual tax imposed on them. She also allegedly contacted other victims by telephone and used the same scheme. Therefore, upon the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating her photograph and requests anyone who has fallen victim to her acts and recognizes her to contact the Tripoli Judicial Detachment at 06-443889, in preparation for taking the necessary legal measures.

5/8/2026

The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the daily efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat crime, particularly drug trafficking and dealing across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information indicating that unidentified individuals were distributing narcotics in several areas of Mount Lebanon Governorate, particularly in Metn, Keserwan, and Jbeil. Accordingly, the specialized units of the Branch were tasked with locating and arresting the suspects. On various dates, following extensive field monitoring and intensified patrols in the areas where the suspects were active, Information Branch patrols carried out a series of ambushes and raids in Zouk Mosbeh, Jdeideh, Safra, Bourj Hammoud, and Furn El Chebbak. These operations resulted in the arrest of six drug dealers, who were traveling on three motorcycles and two cars, all of which were seized. The suspects are: A. D. (born in 1993, Palestinian) J. M. (born in 1998, Syrian) H. A. (born in 1991, Lebanese) K. K. (born in 2001, Syrian) F. S. (born in 2003, Syrian) M. Sh. (born in 2007, Syrian) The suspects were found in possession of quantities of various narcotics, including cocaine, baz, cannabis resin (hashish), marijuana, crystal methamphetamine, and narcotic pills, as well as one counterfeit US$100 banknote. During interrogation, they confessed to the offenses attributed to them. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred, together with the seized items, to the competent judicial authority in accordance with judicial instructions.

5/8/2026