12/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement:
As part of the continuous efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat all types of crimes across various Lebanese regions, particularly theft-related crimes, and to arrest their perpetrators, citizen R.S. (born in 1969) filed a complaint against an unknown person for stealing a safe containing USD 10,000 and jewelry estimated at USD 60,000 from inside his villa in Yarzeh – Baabda on 05-05-2026.
As a result of the immediate investigations and inquiries carried out by members of the Baabda Police Station in the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, suspicion fell on a person working at the complainant’s residence, who had recently requested leave but was later seen wandering around the vicinity of the house. He was identified as:
A.S.M.J. (born in 1989, Bangladeshi)
During interrogation, it was found that he had contacted fellow nationals using his personal phone and sent them money transfers amounting to USD 8,000 on the date of the theft. He confessed to stealing the safe by taking advantage of the absence of anyone in the house, then forcing it open in his room. He stated that he hid part of the stolen items inside a loudspeaker and entrusted it to his friend R.S.A. (born in 1983, Indian) in the Sin El Fil area for safekeeping, while another part was hidden inside the elevator room of a building in Rabieh, where his other friend, M.S.S. (born in 1994, Indian), works. The latter was also arrested for knowing about the theft.
An amount of USD 2,500, part of the jewelry, and personal identification documents belonging to the complainant were seized inside the loudspeaker in Sin El Fil, while USD 3,900 was recovered in Rabieh.
During interrogation, R.S.A. denied knowing that the loudspeaker contained stolen money and confirmed that the thief had contacted him on the day of the theft and asked him to keep the loudspeaker in his room after sending it to him by taxi.
The recovered jewelry and seized money were handed over to the complainant, and the three detainees were referred to the competent authority for further investigation, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judiciary.
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
