6/1/2026
The following statement was issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division:
As part of the ongoing efforts to combat pickpocketing and theft by specialized units of the Internal Security Forces across Lebanon, the Information Division received information regarding unidentified individuals stealing motorcycles and using them to commit pickpocketing in several areas of Mount Lebanon Governorate. The most recent incident occurred on November 22, 2025, when two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle stole a woman’s purse from inside her car in the town of Damour. The purse contained cash, a gold chain, documents, and personal belongings. The perpetrators then fled to an unknown location. Following this incident, the Division’s patrols initiated field and investigative procedures to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. As a result of the investigation, the division’s personnel were able to identify the house in Baalshmayeh, Aley, that the perpetrators of the robbery had gone to. Consequently, the identities of all members of the robbery gang were determined, including the homeowner, the mastermind, named: – F.F. (born in 1992, Lebanese), a repeat offender with a history of theft. Orders were given to monitor and arrest him as quickly as possible, in coordination with the judiciary. On December 16, 2025, after careful surveillance, a division patrol apprehended him in Soufar while he was riding a black N Max motorcycle, which was found to have been stolen from Nabatieh on October 21, 2025. The motorcycle was recovered. He confessed to the charges against him, specifically forming a motorcycle theft gang. The gang members would bring the stolen motorcycles to an abandoned building near his residence, from where they would be transported north to be sold to someone who would then smuggle them into Syria. He stated that two members of his gang were responsible for the theft of the bag from inside the car in Damour, in addition to carrying out several pickpocketing incidents in the areas of Nahr al-Mawt, Antelias, and Souk al-Gharb. He also confessed that they had previously stolen a white van from Zouk Mosbeh to use in transporting stolen motorcycles, but due to a malfunction while driving it, they were forced to burn it on the highway in the same area. A search of his home and the abandoned building yielded tools and clothing used in motorcycle thefts and pickpocketing, motorcycle parts, helmets, and identification papers belonging to individuals whose motorcycles had been stolen. The necessary legal action was taken against him, and he was handed over, along with the seized items, to the relevant authority, based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
Work is still underway to arrest the remaining members of the gang.
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 robbery operations throughout various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding a young man and a young woman travelling in a BMW vehicle of unknown additional specifications, who were carrying out robberies targeting citizens in areas of Mount Lebanon. Consequently, the specialized units of the Branch launched field and intelligence operations to identify and arrest them. As a result of investigations and inquiries, they were identified as: J. S. (born in 1998, Lebanese) B. S. (born in 1998, Lebanese) On 03-05-2026, following a careful surveillance operation, a patrol from the Branch spotted them aboard a silver BMW vehicle in the Mar Roukoz area. When the patrol members attempted to arrest them, the driver sped off in an attempt to flee and struck one of the officers, prompting the patrol members to fire at the vehicle’s tires. The two then got out of the vehicle and attempted to flee. The officers managed to arrest the young woman, while the first suspect escaped to an unknown destination. The vehicle was seized. Upon searching the vehicle, officers found a women’s handbag and another bag containing a laptop computer, an iPad, and several mobile phones. During interrogation, the young woman confessed to the charges against her, admitting that she had carried out numerous robberies together with the first suspect, in addition to drug use. On 02-06-2026, J. S. turned himself in to the Information Branch. During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him, admitting that he and B. S. had carried out numerous robberies aboard the seized vehicle in areas of Mount Lebanon, including Sad El Bouchrieh, Nahr El Mot, and Sabtieh. He stated that the second suspect would lure victims into meeting her for an intimate encounter in exchange for money, and once they met and she obtained the money from them, both suspects would quickly flee in the vehicle. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
19/6/2026
On 11-06-2026, a graduation ceremony for a training course for reserve officers was held at the Internal Security Forces Institute – Major Martyr Wissam Eid Barracks, Major General Al Hajj Hall – Aramoun. The course covered several training topics, including leadership and decision-making, police intervention techniques, shooting and weapons handling, investigation records and reports, in addition to matters related to prison management and road safety. The course began on 05-05-2026 and continued until 11-06-2026. The ceremony was attended by the Commander of the Institute, Brigadier General Ahmad Abla, representing the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdallah, along with a number of senior officers. The ceremony opened with the national anthem, followed by a speech delivered by the master of ceremonies and commander of the reserve lieutenants’ course, Captain Melhem Charbel. He congratulated the graduating officers and stressed that graduation is not merely a promotion, but a major responsibility requiring sacrifice, service to citizens, protection of security and order, and enforcement of the law. He emphasized the importance of combining field experience, discipline, and decision-making ability, noting that the graduating officers are role models for new servicemen and a strong line of defense against crime. Brigadier General Abla then delivered the speech of Major General Raed Abdallah, noting that the graduation represents the culmination of the officers’ efforts throughout their years of service as NCOs. He stated that the training course was an essential stage in refining their leadership skills and transforming their field experience into strategic and legal thinking suited to their new rank. He stressed that the new rank is not merely an honor, but a duty and a trust, and that leadership is a responsibility that requires justice, exemplary conduct, and humanity in dealing with subordinates and citizens. The Brigadier General also thanked the trainers and commanders for their sincere efforts and praised the commitment of the graduating officers, calling on them to transfer what they had acquired to their new posts and to preserve the image of the institution as a pillar of national security and stability. Lieutenant Adib Aoun also delivered a speech on behalf of the graduates, stating that graduation marks the beginning of a new phase in the fields of national responsibility and public service. He affirmed their commitment to the core values of the institution and to translating the skills they had acquired into practical achievements within the security units. At the conclusion of the ceremony, certificates were distributed to the graduating officers, and commemorative photographs were taken to mark the occasion.
18/6/2026
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 throughout the various Lebanese regions to combat all forms of crime, including armed robbery and theft, the Information Branch obtained information regarding a gang involved in carrying out armed robberies in areas across the governorates of Beirut and Mount Lebanon. The latest incident was an attempted motorcycle robbery in Saadiyat on 09-06-2026. Accordingly, the specialized units of the Information Branch were tasked with carrying out field and intelligence operations to identify and arrest the gang members. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded in identifying several members of the gang, including its mastermind: H. M. (born in 2010, Lebanese), who is the subject of an arrest warrant for theft. On 09-06-2026, following a surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols arrested him in Saadiyat while riding a motorcycle, which was seized. During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him, admitting that he and other accomplices had carried out approximately 20 armed robberies in several areas, including Choueifat, Laylaki, Dekwaneh, Mreijeh, Hazmieh, Bourj el-Barajneh, Jdeideh, Sayyed Hadi Nasrallah Highway, and Saadiyat. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, along with the seized motorcycle, to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Efforts remain ongoing to arrest all other individuals involved.
18/6/2026
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 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
