Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: As part of the continuous efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking and promotion across various Lebanese regions, information was obtained by the Information Branch about an unidentified person promoting narcotic substances in areas of Mount Lebanon. Accordingly, orders were given to the specialized units of the Branch to carry out the necessary field and intelligence measures in order to identify and arrest the aforementioned drug dealer. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch’s members were able to identify him as: N. A. (born in 1968, Lebanese) Following a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols managed to arrest him in the locality of Chamlane – Aley. Upon searching him and his place of residence, the following items were seized: 10 plastic containers containing cocaine, 8 of which weighed 1 gram each 3 bags containing hashish, weighing approximately 53 grams A bag containing two white pieces suspected to be cocaine base 16 empty plastic containers and 3 empty plastic lids A pump-action shotgun with a magazine and five live rounds Two rolling paper booklets, a long dagger, a mobile phone, and a sum of money. During the investigation, 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, based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.

26/6/2026

Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: Based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the detainee: – T. H. (born in 1999, Lebanese) As a result of the investigation conducted with him by the Jdeideh Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit, it was revealed that he had carried out fraud and scam operations targeting a number of delivery workers in various areas of Mount Lebanon Governorate. In his fraudulent operations, the detainee used to contact delivery workers and ask them to transport items to fictitious persons, after providing them with two phone numbers belonging to him and used for this purpose. He would convince the delivery worker to hand him sums of money under the pretext that the party receiving the items would return the money upon delivery, claiming that this would spare him the trouble of traveling. After receiving the money, he would switch off his phone, block the delivery worker’s number, and disappear. During the investigation, he confessed to carrying out several similar operations in the areas of Jdeideh, Dbayeh, and Dekwaneh. Therefore, this Directorate General requests those who have fallen victim to his actions and recognized him to come to the Jdeideh Judicial Detachment, or to contact the following number: 01-901203, in order to take the necessary legal measures.

26/6/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: On 23-06-2026, while members of the Jdeideh Traffic Detachment of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit were carrying out a mission to detect traffic violations in Zalka, an unidentified person driving a BMW with tinted windows obstructing visibility attempted to run over one of the officers while they were trying to stop him. He then collided with the military motorcycle and hit several civilian vehicles, prompting one of the officers to fire several shots into the air in an attempt to stop the vehicle. However, the driver fled to an unknown destination. Videos of the incident were circulated on social media, causing public outrage. Immediately, orders were given to identify and arrest the driver. As a result of the follow-up, and on the same date, members of the Information Branch were able to seize the vehicle in Antelias and identify the perpetrator as: A. T. (born in 2002, Palestinian) Following surveillance and monitoring, it was found that the suspect had left his place of residence and gone into hiding after the incident, fleeing to an unknown destination. On 24-06-2026, the Branch’s Special Group was able to locate his hideout in Kfardebian, where they set up an ambush and arrested him. During the investigation, he confessed to the charges against him, namely attempting to run over an ISF member and fleeing from the patrol, as he knew that he was violating the law and that the vehicle’s status was illegal. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, along with the vehicle, to the competent authority, pursuant to the order of the competent judiciary.

25/6/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: On 03-06-2026, in the locality of Zouk Mikael, two unidentified persons stole a black Kia Picanto belonging to a citizen. It was later found in the same locality after it had been disabled by the GPS protection system. Immediately, orders were given to the competent ISF units to carry out field and intelligence measures in order to identify and arrest the two suspects. As a result of investigations and inquiries, members of the Information Branch were able to identify one of them as: F. T. (born in 1990, Lebanese) He has a criminal record and had previously been arrested for car theft. After a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols arrested him in the locality of Maameltein. During the investigation, he confessed to the charges against him, namely that he, in coordination with another person, stole the aforementioned car from Zouk Mikael after breaking its window. However, the car broke down after he left the area, and after repeatedly trying to start it without success, he abandoned it and fled with his accomplice. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred to the competent authority pursuant to the order of the competent judiciary. Efforts are ongoing to arrest his accomplice.

25/6/2026