13/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division
The following communiqué was issued:
Pursuant to a decision by the Governor of Mount Lebanon aimed at removing violations and encroachments on public property (sidewalks and roads) that obstruct traffic, cause congestion, and pose a threat to public safety along the Old Saida Road and on the roads extending from Kfarshima Bridge to “Al Forno” bakeries in Khaldeh, a three-day campaign was carried out from 10-06-2026 to 12-06-2026.
Between 10 and 12 June 2026, personnel from the Aley Company of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, supported by members of the Mobile Forces Unit and the Choueifat Municipality, conducted an operation to remove these violations and encroachments on public property and to close institutions and businesses operating without legal authorization. Approximately 40 violations were removed.
In this context, on 11-06-2026, while a patrol from the Choueifat Police Station was assisting the municipality in carrying out this mission, the following individual:
objected to the removal of a violation belonging to him. He proceeded to film the patrol officers with his mobile phone while they were carrying out their duties and later published videos on social media containing offensive remarks against members of the Internal Security Forces, official authorities, and the Commander of the Choueifat Police Station. He also made statements likely to incite sectarian tensions and attempted to portray the matter as a sectarian dispute.
It was established that a violation report concerning his encroachment had already been issued on 22-12-2025 and remains under review before the competent judicial authorities.
Further investigation revealed that when requested to present identification documents, he refused to do so. He then entered his premises, changed into clerical attire, and continued to challenge the legality of the measures being taken while directing provocative remarks toward the officers and the supervising officer in an attempt to embarrass him. The officer, however, dealt with him professionally and respectfully and proceeded with the removal of the violation.
The investigation into this incident remains ongoing under the supervision of the competent judicial authority.
As part of the ongoing cooperation between the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces, the European Union, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the European Union Ambassador to Lebanon, Ms. Sandra De Waele, and the UNDP Resident Representative in Lebanon, Ms. Blerta Aliko, visited the Antelias Police Station on July 15, 2026, in the presence of the Commander of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, Brigadier Jean Aouad. During the visit, they reviewed the rehabilitation works carried out at the station, one of three police stations being upgraded under a project funded by the European Union and implemented by UNDP to strengthen the infrastructure and operational capabilities of the Internal Security Forces. On this occasion, several vehicles and a water tanker were also handed over to the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces to support its missions, particularly in southern Lebanon. This support is part of a project valued at more than US$3 million, which also aims to strengthen cooperation between the Internal Security Forces, municipalities, and local communities by supporting community policing initiatives. The project seeks to improve the security response, reinforce state institutions, and enhance security, stability, and Lebanon's sustainable recovery process.
15/7/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces' daily efforts to combat drug trafficking and apprehend wanted persons throughout Lebanon, the Mount Lebanon Intelligence Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie received information regarding an individual who was distributing narcotics while riding a GR motorcycle in the Sahraa Choueifat area. The unit immediately launched surveillance and monitoring operations and carried out a carefully planned ambush in the area, resulting in the arrest of the suspect, identified as: A. A. (born in 2001, Lebanese, according to his statements). A search led to the seizure of: 28 small packets containing narcotic substances bearing the "Coffee" logo. 31 small packets containing the substance known as "baz", bearing the "Bear" logo. One small packet containing a narcotic substance bearing the "Crown" logo. Two imitation handguns with their magazines, unloaded. An amount of cash in Lebanese pounds and U.S. dollars. A mobile phone. A GR motorcycle with no registration plate. The suspect, along with the seized items and the motorcycle, was referred to the competent unit for the necessary legal proceedings in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
15/7/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces warns the public about fraudulent SMS messages currently circulating that impersonate a money transfer company. The messages, written in English, falsely claim that the recipient has an outstanding traffic violation (such as speeding or illegal parking) and request payment through a link bearing the company's name. The General Directorate emphasizes that both the messages and the accompanying link are fraudulent and are intended to steal citizens' personal and banking information. Accordingly, the Directorate urges the public to: Do not click on the links contained in these messages. Do not enter any personal, financial, or bank card information. Do not forward or share these messages. Verify any request for payment or services directly with the relevant organization through its official communication channels only. The General Directorate also urges citizens to report any attempted online fraud or suspicious messages through the "Balligh" platform available on the Internal Security Forces' official website or to the competent judicial authorities, in order to assist in identifying those responsible and protecting the public from these fraudulent schemes.
15/7/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: On July 8, 2026, a suspect arrested on charges of robbery and impersonating a State Security officer was referred to the Jdeideh Judicial Detachment. He is identified as: A. M. (born in 2005, Syrian national). At the time of his arrest, officers seized a handheld radio and a shirt bearing the words "State Security" on both the front and back. During questioning by the Jdeideh Judicial Detachment, the suspect admitted that he had taken a sum of money from a Syrian national under the pretext that the victim did not possess a valid residence permit. The incident occurred in the Naqqach area, where he deceived the victim into believing that he was a State Security officer by wearing the above-mentioned shirt. He was riding an unregistered red V180 motorcycle. Accordingly, and upon the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating his photograph and requests that anyone who has fallen victim to his actions and recognizes him contact the Jdeideh Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit at 01-901203 to facilitate the necessary legal proceedings.
15/7/2026
