The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: A man identified as M. Sh. filed a complaint with the Ghazir Police Station against Z. Y., accusing her of stealing US$11,435 after he had met her at a nightclub in the Nahr El Kalb area. After leaving the venue at approximately 3:00 a.m., he discovered that she had stolen the money from his bag and fled. Following information indicating that the suspect might be heading to the Bekaa, coordination was established with the Dahr El Baidar checkpoint, where she was arrested at around 11:00 a.m. on the same day. A patrol from the Ghazir Police Station subsequently raided her residence, where the stolen cash was found hidden inside the house. During questioning, she confessed to the theft. She was arrested, and the recovered money was returned to its owner, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

2/8/2026

The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: First – Aley: From 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on 2 August 2026, the ALEY RIDE CLUB will organize a cycling tour through the neighborhoods and streets of the city of Aley. Second – Ballouneh: From 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on 2 August 2026, the Second Speed Race will take place in Ballouneh. Third – Baalbek: Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on 2 August 2026 and until the conclusion of the Arbaeen commemoration ceremonies on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, the road surrounding the Sayyida Khawla Shrine will be closed in both directions, from the Hajar Al-Habla intersection to the Palmyra intersection. In addition, from 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 3 August 2026, until the end of the Arbaeen ceremonies on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, the following roads will be closed: The eastern carriageway of the Riyaq–Baalbek International Highway, from Al-Munzer Sweets in Riyaq to the Al-Jabli intersection. The eastern carriageway of the Baalbek–Hermel Road, from the Harbata intersection to the Al-Jabli intersection. Traffic between Riyaq and Baalbek, and between Baalbek and Hermel, will be diverted to the western carriageway in both directions. Vehicles traveling from Riyaq toward Baalbek will be redirected through the town of Douris via the Shamsine Bakeries intersection and the Douris intersection. Citizens are kindly requested to comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and with the traffic signs placed in the above-mentioned areas in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.

1/8/2026

The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces' ongoing efforts to combat all types of crime, particularly drug trafficking and drug dealing, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie received information indicating that an individual was dealing narcotics from a van without registration plates in the Haret Hreik area. Following surveillance and monitoring operations, one of the unit's patrols carried out a targeted operation in the area, resulting in the seizure of the van and the arrest of the suspect, who was identified as: M. M. (born in 1986, Lebanese national), who is wanted under several arrest warrants and judicial judgments for drug-related offenses. A search led to the seizure of an AK-47 assault rifle, a handgun, ammunition, a quantity of narcotics prepared for distribution, and six counterfeit US$100 banknotes. The suspect and the seized items were handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal proceedings, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

1/8/2026

As part of the ongoing cooperation between the Internal Security Forces (ISF) and the United States of America, a graduation ceremony was held on 31 July 2026 at the Martyr Major General Wissam Al-Hassan Barracks in Dbayeh for a number of officers and non-commissioned officers who completed a Tactical Weapons training course under the supervision of U.S. experts from the Anti-Terrorism Assistance (ATA) Program. The ceremony was attended by the Commander of the Mobile Forces Unit, Brigadier General Tony Matta, with the participation of the United States Ambassador, Mr. Michel Issa, and the Head of the Information Branch, Brigadier General Mahmoud Qobrosli. The event featured a documentary presentation highlighting the different stages of the training course, followed by the presentation of certificates to the graduates. The ceremony concluded with a cocktail reception and a commemorative photo session.

31/7/2026