Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: From 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on 21-06-2026, a celebratory evening will be held as part of the Fête de la Musique activities at the Furn El Hayek intersection in Achrafieh, near Corner 54 restaurant. Accordingly, the roads leading to the aforementioned restaurant will be closed. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of this measure and to comply with the instructions and guidance of Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as with directional traffic signs, in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.

21/6/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: On 27-02-2026, a person identified as Malek Sultan Fares, whose full identity remains unknown, was brought to Rafik Hariri Governmental University Hospital from the Sabra area, suffering from cardiac arrest. Attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful, and he passed away. He was homeless and worked collecting scrap metal. Description of the body: a man in his thirties, approximately 180 cm tall, of medium build, with dark complexion, long black hair, and a black beard. Therefore, and based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces requests that his relatives, or anyone with information about him, contact the Bir Hassan Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at 01-858473, in order to take the necessary legal measures prior to the handover of the body.

20/6/2026

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 across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding two unidentified individuals involved in drug dealing in Mount Lebanon, particularly in the Metn area. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded in identifying them as: M. H. (born in 1987, Lebanese), with prior records in drug-related cases M. Z. (born in 1985, Lebanese), the wife of the first suspect On 08-06-2026, following surveillance and monitoring operations, a patrol from the Branch arrested them in Nahr El Mot aboard a vehicle, which was seized, after catching them in the act while selling a quantity of narcotics to one of their clients, identified as: W. B. (born in 1985, Lebanese) During the arrest operation, M. H. attempted to flee in the vehicle, striking W. B., who sustained a serious injury to his back and was transported to hospital for treatment. He also collided with the patrol vehicles before being brought under control and arrested. A search of the suspects and the vehicle led to the seizure of a cloth bag containing the following: 16 plastic containers containing a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine 8 plastic containers containing a white substance 5 bags containing salvia A sum of money and two mobile phones During interrogation, both suspects confessed to the charges brought against them and admitted to drug use. The first suspect confirmed that he and his wife had been distributing narcotics to a number of clients in the Metn area on behalf of a dealer who would provide him with instructions and directions to meet clients and deliver their requested quantities of drugs, after he had received them from one of the dealer’s associates. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining individuals involved.

20/6/2026

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 robbery operations throughout various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding a young man and a young woman travelling in a BMW vehicle of unknown additional specifications, who were carrying out robberies targeting citizens in areas of Mount Lebanon. Consequently, the specialized units of the Branch launched field and intelligence operations to identify and arrest them. As a result of investigations and inquiries, they were identified as: J. S. (born in 1998, Lebanese) B. S. (born in 1998, Lebanese) On 03-05-2026, following a careful surveillance operation, a patrol from the Branch spotted them aboard a silver BMW vehicle in the Mar Roukoz area. When the patrol members attempted to arrest them, the driver sped off in an attempt to flee and struck one of the officers, prompting the patrol members to fire at the vehicle’s tires. The two then got out of the vehicle and attempted to flee. The officers managed to arrest the young woman, while the first suspect escaped to an unknown destination. The vehicle was seized. Upon searching the vehicle, officers found a women’s handbag and another bag containing a laptop computer, an iPad, and several mobile phones. During interrogation, the young woman confessed to the charges against her, admitting that she had carried out numerous robberies together with the first suspect, in addition to drug use. On 02-06-2026, J. S. turned himself in to the Information Branch. During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him, admitting that he and B. S. had carried out numerous robberies aboard the seized vehicle in areas of Mount Lebanon, including Sad El Bouchrieh, Nahr El Mot, and Sabtieh. He stated that the second suspect would lure victims into meeting her for an intimate encounter in exchange for money, and once they met and she obtained the money from them, both suspects would quickly flee in the vehicle. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

19/6/2026