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 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