8/10/2025
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division
The following statement:
As part of the ongoing efforts by the Internal Security Forces to combat all types of crimes and arrest those involved, the Mount Lebanon Intelligence Unit (part of the Regional Gendarmerie) received information regarding four of the most dangerous individuals wanted for drug and weapons trafficking operating in the Tahwita al-Ghadir area.
Investigations revealed that this network used its base in Tahwita al-Ghadir as a primary distribution hub for supplying drugs to dealers in the southern suburbs (Dahieh), Khaldeh, and Dora.
As a result of intensive surveillance and field investigations, and after a period of precise monitoring, one of the unit’s patrols successfully carried out a well-planned ambush, which led to the arrest of the four network members in the mentioned area while they were moving in two vehicles:
A brown Kia
A white Toyota RAV4 SUV
The arrested individuals are:
Y. Z. (born in 1968, Lebanese)
M. Z. (born in 1986, Lebanese)
A. Z. (born in 1994, Lebanese)
M. D. (born in 1992, Lebanese)
It was also found that the second individual is wanted by the judiciary under two criminal judgments related to the transportation of weapons and ammunition, threats, and resisting law enforcement officers.
Upon searching them, the following were seized:
396 plastic containers filled with narcotic substances, packaged and ready for distribution
6 military-grade weapons and 4 hunting rifles of various types
7 mobile phones
$4,700 in U.S. currency
The detainees and the seized items were handed over to the competent authorities for the necessary legal action, under the supervision of the competent judiciary. Work is ongoing to arrest the remaining members of the network.
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 the trafficking and distribution of narcotics, the South Investigation Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie received information indicating that two individuals were involved in distributing narcotic substances in several neighborhoods of the city of Saida and its surroundings. The Unit immediately launched investigations and inquiries and conducted extensive surveillance and monitoring operations targeting their movements. As a result of the field investigations, their identities were established as: M. A. (born in 1989, Lebanese) A. Sh. (born in 2004, Lebanese) On 13-06-2026, a patrol from the Unit set up a carefully planned ambush in the city of Saida, leading to their arrest while they were travelling in a vehicle. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of quantities of narcotics intended for distribution, including: Cocaine Cocaine paste (“Baz Cocaine”) Marijuana Hashish The suspects and the seized items were handed over to the competent authority for further investigation under the supervision of the competent judicial authority.
17/6/2026
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 activities throughout various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding an unidentified individual involved in drug dealing in the Metn area. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded in identifying him as: M. Z. (born in 1987, Lebanese) On 04-06-2026, following a surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols arrested him in flagrante delicto in the Fanar area while he was distributing narcotics aboard a black “GR” motorcycle, which was seized. A search of the suspect and the motorcycle led to the seizure of: 7 bags containing hashish 1 bag containing marijuana 16 bags containing “Baz” narcotic substance 6 plastic containers containing “Baz” narcotic substance 3 plastic containers containing cocaine 3 plastic containers marked with the letter “A” containing cocaine 2 envelopes containing Captagon pills, weighing approximately 18 grams A military pistol with a magazine and 10 rounds of live ammunition A mobile phone and a sum of money 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 authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
17/6/2026
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 activities throughout various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding an unidentified individual involved in drug dealing in the Metn area. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded in identifying him as: M. Z. (born in 1987, Lebanese) On 04-06-2026, following a surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols arrested him in flagrante delicto in the Fanar area while he was distributing narcotics aboard a black “GR” motorcycle, which was seized. A search of the suspect and the motorcycle led to the seizure of: 7 bags containing hashish 1 bag containing marijuana 16 bags containing “Baz” narcotic substance 6 plastic containers containing “Baz” narcotic substance 3 plastic containers containing cocaine 3 plastic containers marked with the letter “A” containing cocaine 2 envelopes containing Captagon pills, weighing approximately 18 grams A military pistol with a magazine and 10 rounds of live ammunition A mobile phone and a sum of money 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 authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
16/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: On 09-06-2026, in the Mina area of Tripoli, two unidentified individuals opened fire with military pistols at F. N. (born in 2004, Syrian), striking her with multiple gunshots across her body. She was transported to a hospital but later succumbed to her injuries. The two gunmen fled the scene on a motorcycle to an unknown destination. Immediately, the specialized units of the Information Branch launched field and intelligence investigations to uncover the circumstances surrounding the homicide, identify the perpetrators, and arrest them. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded in identifying the suspects as: A. K. (born in 1996, Lebanese) W. K. (born in 1997, Lebanese) The Information Branch subsequently received information indicating that the two suspects were preparing to flee to Syrian territory. Orders were immediately issued to locate and arrest them as quickly as possible. The Branch's units in North Lebanon intensified surveillance operations and implemented precautionary measures at border crossings, in addition to setting up ambushes along routes likely to be used by the suspects in an attempt to prevent their escape into Syria. On 12 and 13-06-2026, following extensive surveillance and monitoring operations, Information Branch patrols arrested the first suspect in a carefully planned ambush in the Chalfeh–Abi Samra area while he was attempting to flee to Syria. The second suspect was arrested in the Harisheh area inside an abandoned resort, where he had been hiding in an underground room. During interrogation, both suspects confessed to the crimes attributed to them. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
15/6/2026