8/6/2026
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 combat theft and embezzlement crimes across various Lebanese regions and arrest those responsible, on 14-05-2026, the Information Branch received information that H. Sh. (born in 1983, Lebanese) had stolen USD 429,000 belonging to Banque de Financement – Hamra Branch while transporting the funds from Banque du Liban to the bank.
Consequently, the specialized units of the Information Branch launched field and intelligence operations to locate the suspect, arrest him, and recover the embezzled funds. Through technical surveillance and within a short period of time, it was established that the suspect had headed to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport accompanied by another individual who was assisting him in fleeing to an African country. The accomplice was identified as:
A. A. (born in 1986, Lebanese)
On the same date, as a result of immediate follow-up and coordination with the security agencies at the airport, both suspects were arrested inside the airport. An amount of USD 7,870 was found in their possession.
A search of the second suspect’s residence led to the seizure of USD 420,000.
During interrogation, H. Sh. admitted that he had been employed as a courier for the bank since 2011 and had premeditated the theft after learning the schedule of regular cash transfers from Banque du Liban. He stated that he had conspired with the second suspect, who was supposed to help him flee to an African country and share the stolen money.
He further confessed that on 14-05-2026 he lured the employee responsible for transporting the funds and stole the bag containing the money. He then fled to the Airport Road area, where he met the second suspect, and together they headed to the airport in preparation for leaving Lebanon. However, they were arrested before they could depart.
A. A. also admitted to the charges brought against him.
The entire stolen amount was recovered and handed over to the management of Banque de Financement.
The necessary legal measures were taken against both suspects, and they were referred to the competent judicial authority upon the instructions of the competent judiciary.
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: Following the arrest of Y. S. A. (born in 1985, Palestinian) on charges of fraud, and based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates his photograph and requests that anyone who has fallen victim to his fraudulent activities contact the Damour Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at: 25-428600, in preparation for the necessary legal procedures. Any person who contributes information in this regard is assured that their identity will remain strictly confidential in accordance with the law.
6/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: From 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on 07-06-2026, the “First Hill Climb Race” will take place in the Bikfaya area. At 7:00 a.m. on 07-06-2026, the Lebanese Cycling Federation will organize the “Tannous El Mir Memorial Federation Cup” cycling race in the Marina–Dbayeh area, between Golden Beach Resort and Major General Martyr Wissam Al Hassan Barracks – Dbayeh, along the coastal road, over several laps. Citizens are requested to take note of these events and to comply with the instructions and guidance of Internal Security Forces personnel in the aforementioned areas, as well as with directional traffic signs, in order to preserve public safety and prevent traffic congestion.
6/6/2026
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 across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding an unidentified individual involved in drug dealing in Mount Lebanon, particularly in the Metn area. Consequently, the specialized units of the Branch launched field and intelligence operations to identify and arrest the suspect. Following investigations and inquiries, they succeeded in identifying him as: A. H. (born in 1998, Lebanese) On 23-05-2026, following a meticulous surveillance and monitoring operation, a patrol from the Information Branch caught him red-handed in the Dekwaneh area while he was distributing narcotics on board a gray “GR” motorcycle without license plates, which was seized. A search of the suspect and the motorcycle led to the seizure of: • 8 plastic containers marked “$100” containing cocaine • 3 paper packets marked “Foreign” containing cocaine • 5 plastic containers marked “net” containing cocaine • 25 plastic containers containing cocaine • One cannabis cigarette and a booklet of rolling papers 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 judicial authority, based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
5/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: With the end of the academic year and the beginning of celebrations by students of the Lebanese Baccalaureate – Part II, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces reminds students and school administrations of the importance of keeping celebrations within safe and legal boundaries, in order to preserve their safety and that of other citizens. In this context, on 26-05-2026, the Jdeideh Traffic Detachment of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit issued two traffic violation reports against the owners of two pickup trucks that were transporting Baccalaureate Part II students in a manner that endangered their safety. The General Directorate also warns against dangerous practices, particularly organizing vehicle convoys, travelling in trucks and vehicles not designed for passenger transport, sitting on vehicle windows, emerging from sunroofs, and using fireworks. It stresses that traffic units will take the necessary legal measures against violators. Dear students, your success is a source of joy for all of us… Celebrate safely.
5/6/2026
