4/2/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division –
the following statement:
As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to curb theft operations across various Lebanese regions, information was obtained by the Information Branch regarding an unidentified individual carrying out thefts through fraudulent means by impersonating a security officer. The suspect would check the identities of passersby, steal their wallets, and then flee on a motorcycle to an unknown destination.
A video circulated on social media documenting the commission of these acts.
Immediately, orders were given to the competent units within the Information Branch to carry out field and intelligence measures in order to identify the perpetrator and arrest him.
Following investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded in identifying the suspect as:
– S. H. (born in 1973, Lebanese), a repeat offender with prior records for theft and robbery by impersonating a security officer. He had previously been arrested several times for similar crimes and was released on 16/12/2025.
On 20/01/2026, after careful surveillance and monitoring, one of the Branch’s patrols arrested him in the Doha Aramoun area while he was riding a motorcycle without license plates, which was subsequently seized.
During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him, admitting to committing numerous thefts through fraudulent means after impersonating a security officer, using the motorcycle on which he was arrested, in several areas of Beirut and Mount Lebanon, including Gemmayzeh, Downtown Beirut, Sodeco, Galerie Semaan, Sin El Fil, and Achrafieh, where he would check the identities of passersby and steal their money.
The motorcycle was judicially impounded, the necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred to the competent authority upon the instruction of the competent judiciary.
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Several complaints and reports were received by the Jounieh Judicial Detachment regarding more than twenty burglaries carried out inside residences within its jurisdiction, involving forced entry. Accordingly, the said unit initiated investigation and surveillance operations. As a result of follow-up efforts and after a precise monitoring operation, on March 19, 2026, it arrested in Nahr Ibrahim a man identified as M. J. R. (born in 1996, Lebanese). His accomplice was also arrested during a raid on a residence in the locality of Aachqout, identified as B. J. F. (born in 1986, Lebanese). A quantity of stolen items was seized during the search. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they, along with the seized items, were referred to the competent authority based on the instructions of the relevant judicial authority.
24/3/2026
A statement was issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: A citizen filed a complaint at the Sebaal police station, affiliated with the Zgharta unit of the Regional Gendarmerie, against: Ch. H. (born in 1989, Syrian national) on charges of theft. He stated that the suspect, who worked for him, broke into his warehouse in the town of Karm Sadda on 21-03-2026 and stole five barrels containing olive oil (each with a capacity of 160 liters). He also stole a white Suzuki pickup truck without license plates, whose key was inside, before fleeing to an unknown destination accompanied by his wife and her cousin. The total value of the stolen items, including the vehicle, was estimated at 9,000 US dollars. Following investigations conducted by the competent units of the Internal Security Forces, a patrol from the Halba Judicial Unit was able to locate the pickup truck, but not the oil barrels, in an area near the northern border. Accordingly, and based on instructions from the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces has circulated the suspect’s photo and requests anyone who has seen him or has any information about him or his whereabouts to contact the Sebaal police station at 06-595404. It is noted that anyone providing information will have their identity kept confidential in accordance with the law.
23/3/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following: On 21-03-2026, on the Tabarja highway – western lane, specifically near the Casino Bridge, a van collided with the metal guardrail on the right side. The accident caused damage to public property, resulting in the breakage and cracking of concrete pillars, as well as the bending of the metal guardrail toward the elevated valley, posing a danger to vehicles in case of collision.The Ministry of Public Works has been notified in order to address the issue. Citizens are requested to: Exercise extreme caution while driving in the area until the road is restored to its original condition. Comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and the traffic signs placed for this purpose, to ensure road safety.
21/3/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following: Due to heavy rainfall and weather conditions, a collapse of soil and rocks occurred on the Qanater Zbeideh road in the Hazmieh area. As a result, the municipalities of Mansourieh and Hazmieh have closed the road until the risks are removed. Citizens are requested to comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and the traffic signs placed in the area, in order to preserve public safety and prevent congestion.
21/3/2026
