8/8/2026
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 offenses against public morals and dismantle networks involved in human trafficking and organized prostitution, the Anti-Human Trafficking and Morals Protection Bureau of the Judicial Police Unit received information on 30 July 2026 concerning the activities of two organized networks operating in Beirut, particularly in the Hamra area.
Following intelligence gathering and investigations, it was established that the first network communicated with clients via WhatsApp, sending them photographs of women working within the network. Clients would choose one of the women and book a room at a hotel in Beirut, where she would be sent in exchange for payment to engage in prostitution.
Through surveillance operations, bureau patrols caught three women in the act inside one of the hotels. They also arrested A. H., who admitted to managing the network, along with four Syrian women and a Palestinian man who worked as a driver.
At the same time, bureau patrols raided a second network operating under an escort service system inside the same hotel. They arrested four Russian women and one Brazilian woman in the act and seized sums of money believed to be proceeds from prostitution.
During the investigation, the arrested women admitted to working within an organized network managed by two individuals operating from outside Lebanon, known by the aliases “Mila” and “Max”. Consequently, four wanted notices were issued against them and the remaining fugitives involved.
A. H. also admitted to managing a network comprising eight women and to working on behalf of a larger organization headed by a man known as “Abu Ali.” The Syrian women confirmed that they had engaged in prostitution under her facilitation and under the direction of the latter, prompting the issuance of additional wanted notices against the remaining suspects.
The hotel owner and one hotel employee were also arrested after investigations confirmed their involvement in facilitating prostitution. In addition, one of the detainees was found to be involved in trafficking military-grade weapons.
The hotel was sealed by judicial order, and the necessary legal measures were taken against all detainees upon the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Efforts remain underway to apprehend the remaining suspects.
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts of the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking and pursue those involved, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie received information that an individual was dealing narcotics on a motorcycle in the Jounieh – Maameltein road area. Following surveillance and monitoring, a patrol from the unit was able, on 28 July 2026, to arrest him while riding a blue and black motorcycle, accompanied by his wife. They were identified as: J. R. (born in 2007, Lebanese) K. G. (born in 2007, Lebanese) A search of the two suspects led to the seizure of: A quantity of white powdery substance, distributed in various containers and bags and prepared for distribution. Three bags containing cannabis resin (hashish). Cash and two mobile phones. During their arrest, they stated that an additional quantity of narcotics was located inside their home in the same area. Upon the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the patrol raided the home and, during the search, found 14 medium-sized packets containing a white substance. The two detainees, along with the motorcycle and the seized items, were handed over to the competent police station to take the necessary legal measures against them, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judiciary.
8/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the daily efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat crime and pursue wanted persons and suspects across Lebanon, and following field and intelligence monitoring carried out by the specialized units of the Information Branch, the Branch was able to determine the whereabouts of a person wanted by the judiciary for theft and circulating counterfeit currency in the Bsatine – Aley area. He was identified as: T. Z. (born in 1984, Lebanese), who is subject to four arrest warrants for theft and circulating counterfeit currency. Following a precise surveillance operation, one of the Branch's patrols arrested him in the above-mentioned area. A search led to the seizure of the following items in his possession: A military handgun with a magazine. 19 coloring tubes, believed to be used in forgery operations. A black military badge. 6 mobile phones. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, together with the seized items, to the competent authority in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
8/8/2026
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 pursue and arrest perpetrators of all types of crimes, particularly fraud-related offenses, the Baabda Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit arrested: H. W. (born in 1987, Lebanese), on charges of fraud. The suspect worked as a specialist in kitchen installation and carpentry work and advertised his services through social media platforms. After being contacted by potential clients, he would agree on a price for the work, collect an advance payment (deposit), then disappear without carrying out the agreed work. Therefore, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating his photograph and requests anyone who has fallen victim to his fraudulent acts and recognizes him to report to the Baabda Judicial Detachment at the Baabda Serail, or contact 05-921115 or 05-922173, in preparation for taking the necessary legal measures.
7/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: First – From the Mansourieh Intersection to Deichounieh: The Ministry of Public Works and Transport will carry out road resurfacing works on the above-mentioned road from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, 8 August 2026. Accordingly, the road will be closed to traffic throughout the duration of the works, and vehicles will be diverted to the surrounding internal roads. Second – From the Nahr El Kalb Tunnel to the Royal Bridge, Dbayeh (Coastal Road): A film production company will be filming an Australian–Lebanese motion picture on the above-mentioned section of the coastal road from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on 8 and 9 August 2026. Traffic will be prohibited on the coastal road during the filming period. Traffic on both carriageways of the highway will remain open as usual. Third – Waterfront (Antelias–Naqqach): The Annual Sports Car Exhibition will be held on the waterfront between Antelias and Naqqach from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on 9 August 2026. Traffic will be prohibited on the above-mentioned road throughout the duration of the exhibition. Citizens are kindly requested to comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and the directional traffic signs in order to avoid congestion.
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