21/2/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement:
As part of the daily follow-up carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat theft operations across various Lebanese regions and pursue those involved, the Information Division obtained information about an individual engaged in carrying out thefts by breaking and entering homes and commercial shops in Mount Lebanon. After each operation, he would flee to Syria and then return to resume his criminal activities.
Accordingly, the competent units within the Division initiated field and investigative measures to identify and arrest him. As a result of inquiries and investigations, the Division was able to identify him as:
J. F. (born in 1977, Lebanese)
He is subject to three judicial warrants for theft.
It was also revealed, following the circulation of a video on social media showing a minor throwing himself from a balcony after being subjected to an attempted assault, that the house belonged to the aforementioned suspect, who had fled to Syria to avoid arrest.
After information was received that he had returned to Lebanon and was staying at a hotel in the Hamra area, one of the branch’s patrols spotted him driving a silver Kia Picanto. He was arrested, and the vehicle was seized. A minor, N. D. A. (born in 2012, Syrian), was arrested with him. Upon searching the suspect and the vehicle, three mobile phones and a sum of money were seized.
During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him, stating that, in collaboration with others (some of whom had previously been arrested by the branch), he had carried out numerous thefts by breaking and entering homes and commercial shops in the areas of Mansourieh, Khaldeh, Jbeil, Aaramoun, and Fayadiyeh. The most recent was the theft of an electrical appliances store in Jbeil on 13/01/2026. After each operation, they would flee to Syria to avoid arrest.
Regarding the minor arrested with him, the latter stated in the presence of a juvenile representative that he had known J. F. for about a year, and that the latter had previously assaulted him after inviting him to his home in the Ain El Remmaneh area. The minor also admitted that he had been forced to accompany him again to carry out acts against his will in exchange for money, and that he was currently residing with him in the house.
The necessary legal measures were taken against the suspect, who was detained and referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority based on the instructions of the judiciary. Efforts are ongoing to arrest other individuals involved.
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
