Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat crimes across various Lebanese regions, information was obtained by the Information Branch regarding four individuals carrying out robbery operations in the Al-Tal Square area – Tripoli, in addition to promoting and using drugs. As a result of the inquiries, field measures, and intelligence operations carried out by patrols from the aforementioned Branch, the identities of the suspects were determined, and they were arrested in the act in the same area while using and promoting drugs. They are: – A. N. (born in 2004, Syrian national) – A. B. (born in 2002, Syrian national), wanted by the judiciary for attempted murder, theft, and shooting. – A. H. (born in 1995, stateless), wanted by the judiciary for a weapons-related offense. – A. Gh. (born in 2008, Syrian national), a minor. Upon searching them, the following items were seized: a booklet of rolling papers, a quantity of hashish, an envelope containing 257 Captagon pills, various narcotic pills, and three mobile phones. During the investigation, and in the presence of a representative from the Juvenile Protection Association for the purpose of taking the minor’s statement, they admitted to using drugs but denied promoting them. Meanwhile, A. N. admitted that A. B. was the one supplying them with drugs and selling them to them. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority, based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.

29/6/2026

Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following was issued: A contracting company will install reflective road studs for lighting on the international highway between Halat and Nahr Ibrahim, as follows: Between 10:00 p.m. on 29-06-2026 and 5:00 a.m. on 30-06-2026, on the western highway from Halat to Nahr Ibrahim. Between 10:00 p.m. on 30-06-2026 and 5:00 a.m. on 01-07-2026, on the eastern highway from Nahr Ibrahim to Halat. Citizens are kindly requested to take note and to abide by the instructions and directions of Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as traffic guidance signs, in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.

28/6/2026

Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: On 16-03-2026, in the Chiyah locality, two unidentified persons on board an SUV ran over M. F. (born in 1974, Lebanese) and his brother M. F. (born in 1982), and opened fire at them. As a result, the first died of his wounds, while the second was taken to hospital for treatment. A third person was also injured and taken to hospital, where he later passed away. The perpetrators then fled to an unknown destination. Immediately, orders were given to the specialized units of the Information Branch to carry out the necessary field and intelligence measures in order to uncover the circumstances of the horrific murder and arrest the two perpetrators. As a result of investigations, inquiries, and the hearing of witness statements, the Branch was able to identify the two suspects, including: J. H. (born in 1982, Lebanese), who has a criminal record for kidnapping and deprivation of liberty. He is considered a dangerous individual and is continuously armed. On 11-06-2026, following a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols managed to arrest him in the Aley locality on board a vehicle that was seized. Upon searching him and the vehicle, a military pistol with a magazine and 15 live rounds were seized. 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. Work is still ongoing to arrest the second person involved.

27/6/2026

Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following was issued: 1- On 28-06-2026, a sports activity consisting of a running race titled “The Titans Race” will be organized in the Dbayeh area, starting from the Waterfront – coastal road, passing by the Fouhoud Bridge, then turning in front of Golden Beach via the road adjacent to the highway, then turning toward the coastal road up to Mike Sport, and returning from there toward the Waterfront – coastal road, starting at 6:00 a.m. until its completion. Therefore, traffic will be prohibited on the aforementioned route throughout the duration of the activity. The Lebanese Cycling Federation will organize the “2026 Time Trial Race” between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, 28-06-2026. Accordingly, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces will take the following traffic measures: Traffic will be prohibited from the Karantina Bridge junction toward the Fish Market. All roads leading to the race route will be closed, namely: Port Gate No. 14 – Fish Market, Balkian junction, and Yahya Tobacco junction. The road leading from Forum de Beyrouth Square toward Emile Lahoud Avenue will be closed. Vehicles will be prevented from passing from Pierre Gemayel Avenue toward Emile Lahoud Highway, at the locations of the Ministry of Energy and Debbas Company. Vehicles will be prevented from passing from Karantina Bridge toward Emile Lahoud Avenue. Roads will be closed and traffic will be diverted from the race route as the participants pass, and will be reopened after they have passed. Citizens are kindly requested to take note and to abide by the instructions and directions of Internal Security Forces personnel.

27/6/2026