16/12/2025
The following statement was issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division:
On November 16, 2025, unknown individuals broke into a house in the Mina neighborhood of Tripoli and stole antiques, artifacts, and ivory statues. The specialized units of the Internal Security Forces immediately launched field and investigative operations to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. As a result of these investigations, the Information Division was able, within a few hours, to identify the two perpetrators: – H. Sh. (born in 1997, Syrian national) – S. S. (Born in 1996, Syrian) On November 17 and 18, 2025, following careful surveillance, a patrol from the division apprehended them in the Al-Tall and Al-Marfa neighborhoods, respectively, and recovered some of the stolen goods from the first suspect’s residence. During interrogation, (H. Sh.) confessed to carrying out the theft in coordination with the second suspect, and admitted to selling some of the stolen antiquities and ivory statues to individuals working in this field. The second suspect confessed to participating in the planning of the theft but denied participating in its execution. As a result of the investigation, the division was able to identify the individuals who purchased the stolen items: (A.S., born in 1980, Syrian), (A.S., born in 1981, Lebanese), (M.M., born in 1992, Lebanese), (M.A., born in 1990, Lebanese), and (Z.A., born in 1993, Syrian). During questioning, they confessed to the charges against them regarding the purchase of the antiquities. All the stolen items were recovered and returned to their owners. The necessary legal procedures were carried out against the detainees, and they were referred to the relevant authorities, as directed by the competent judicial body.
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Following investigations conducted by the Information Branch in the city of Nabatiyeh, one of its patrols arrested two individuals in Adchit – Nabatiyeh on suspicion of stealing contents from a destroyed building. One of them works in the scrap-metal trade. They would sell the stolen items to a scrap yard and split the proceeds. They were identified as: M. A. (born in 1969, Egyptian national); I. M. (born in 1978, Lebanese national). The stolen property is estimated to be worth approximately US$20,000 and includes: 63 solar panels; 2 water tanks; More than 350 square meters of tiles; 3.5 cubic meters of wood; Industrial equipment and other items. During questioning, M. A. admitted that, together with I. M., he had stolen the contents of a building destroyed during the war in several batches, sold the stolen property to a scrap yard, and split the proceeds after each sale. I. M. also admitted to participating in the theft. The two detainees and the seized items were handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal action, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
11/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ daily efforts to combat crime across Lebanon, the Information Branch received information on 23 August 2026 about an unidentified individual who had thrown stones at Saint Thérèse Church in the Minieh area, shattering its windows. Following this information, the Branch’s specialized units launched field and intelligence operations to identify and apprehend the perpetrator. Investigations led to his identification and established that he was a minor born in 2010. On 26 August 2026, following close surveillance and monitoring, a Branch patrol arrested him in the Minieh area. The detained minor was handed over to the competent authority for the necessary legal action, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
11/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: In an effort to reduce tragic road accidents, and pursuant to a decision by the Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Brigadier General Ahmad Hajjar, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces has begun implementing measures to enforce traffic regulations across Lebanon. Between 7 and 10 September 2026, a total of 7,352 traffic violations of various types were recorded, including speeding, driving without license plates, failure to wear a seat belt, using a mobile phone while driving, and other violations. In addition, 226 vehicles in violation of traffic regulations and 451 illegal motorcycles were impounded. The Internal Security Forces will continue to enforce the law in order to protect citizens’ lives and enhance road safety.
10/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: On 25 August 2026, in the Bourj el-Barajneh area, following a financial dispute: R. M. (born in 2006, Lebanese national) opened fire with a pump-action shotgun at his father: A. M. (born in 1968, Lebanese national). The victim sustained gunshot wounds to the neck and head and was taken to a hospital for treatment, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The shooter fled to an unknown location. Following the incident, specialized units of the Information Branch launched field and intelligence operations at the crime scene and in the surrounding area to locate and apprehend the suspect. Investigations led officers to his hiding place inside an apartment in a building in the Airport Road area. Following close surveillance and monitoring, the apartment was raided and the suspect was arrested inside. A search of the suspect resulted in the seizure of: A handgun with a magazine containing 10 live rounds, as well as one round in the chamber; A black pump-action shotgun bearing red-colored traces, along with 10 live rounds inside a bag. The detainee and the seized weapons and ammunition were handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal action, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
10/9/2026
