Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the continuous efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces units to combat crimes and arrest perpetrators across Lebanese territory, the Information Branch obtained information regarding the activities of an unidentified individual involved in motorcycle theft operations in the areas of the Kuwaiti Embassy and Hazmieh. Following intensive investigations and inquiries, one of the Branch’s patrols succeeded in arresting him in the Hazmieh area. He was identified as: A. R. A. (born in 2006, Syrian) He was arrested while riding a blue “GR” motorcycle without license plates, which was found to be stolen and subsequently seized. A search conducted on him led to the seizure of a mobile phone, an amount of money, and a foreign SIM card. During interrogation, he confessed to carrying out several motorcycle theft operations in the Kuwaiti Embassy and Hazmieh areas. He also admitted that the motorcycle on which he was arrested had been stolen, along with another motorcycle, on 05/05/2026 from in front of City Center in the Hazmieh area. The owner of the seized motorcycle was contacted and the vehicle was returned to him. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he, along with the seized items, was referred to the competent authority based on the instructions of the judiciary.

28/5/2026

The Eid al-Adha prayer and sermon were held at Roumieh Prison on the first day of Eid under the patronage of the Committee for the Care of Prisoners and Their Families affiliated with Dar Al-Fatwa in the Lebanese Republic. The Committee’s Secretary-General and religious instructor in prisons, Sheikh Walid Zahra, emphasized the importance of adhering to obedience to Almighty God for the blessings and salvation it brings in this life and the hereafter, following the example of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), peace be upon him. Sweets were later distributed to the inmates.

27/5/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: At approximately 5:30 p.m. on 21/05/2026, an unidentified individual arrived on a motorcycle of unknown specifications at a pharmacy located on Old Saida Road – Hadath, under the pretext of purchasing medication. He then drew a military pistol at the employee, stole the cash register containing approximately USD 900 and ten million Lebanese pounds, and fled to an unknown destination. Furthermore, on 25/05/2026, the suspect snatched a handbag belonging to a lawyer in the Sayyad area and stole a taxi in the same area after the driver attempted to stop him following the victim’s cries for help. He is also suspected of carrying out other robbery operations. Immediately, the competent units of the Internal Security Forces launched procedures to identify and arrest the perpetrator. As a result of immediate and intensive investigations and inquiries, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Division of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit succeeded in arresting him in the Bourj El-Barajneh area. A forged civil status document was found in his possession, and he was identified as: B. M. (born in 1995, Lebanese) It was also revealed that he has a criminal record and is involved in similar operations. The detainee was handed over to the competent police station, and investigations were initiated under the supervision of the competent judiciary. Therefore, and based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the detainee and requests anyone who has fallen victim to his acts and recognizes him to report to the Mount Lebanon Investigation Division or contact the number 01-292923 in preparation for taking the necessary legal measures.

26/5/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the continuous efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces units to combat crimes and arrest perpetrators throughout Lebanese territory, the Information Branch obtained information regarding an unidentified individual carrying out armed robbery operations in several areas within Mount Lebanon Governorate, after a video circulated on social media documenting him committing an armed robbery in the Bouchrieh Dam area. Accordingly, the competent units within the Branch launched field and intelligence procedures, and as a result of intensive investigations and inquiries, they succeeded in arresting him in the Hay El-Sellom area. He was identified as: B. A. (born in 1997, Lebanese) He was arrested while riding a “GR” motorcycle without license plates, which was later found to be stolen. It was also revealed that he has a criminal record involving theft, robbery, and drug-related offenses, and that six judicial warrants had been issued against him for firearm-related crimes. During interrogation, he confessed to carrying out several armed robbery operations in Mount Lebanon areas, including the aforementioned incident in the Bouchrieh Dam area, using the motorcycle on which he was arrested. He also stated that he had purchased the motorcycle from another person and had sold the pistol used in the robbery in the Shatila area. He further admitted to drug use. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he, along with the seized items, was referred to the competent authority based on the instructions of the judiciary.

26/5/2026