3/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division
The following statement was issued:
On 03-06-2026, a ceremony was held at Major General Martyr Wissam Al Hassan Barracks in Dbayeh for the handover of a donation provided by the Delegation of the European Union, in coordination with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to the benefit of the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces and the General Directorate of Civil Defense. The donation included maritime equipment and gear and was held under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Brigadier General Ahmad Al Hajjar, represented by the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdallah.
The ceremony was attended by the Ambassador of the European Union, Ms. Sandra De Waele; the UNDP Resident Representative, Ms. Blerta Aliko; the representative of the Director General of Civil Defense, Mr. Ziad Chahine; Brigadier General Dr. Alfred Hanna, Head of the Staff Authority Unit; Brigadier General Jean Aouad, Commander of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit; Brigadier General Imad El Jammal, Commander of the Beirut Police Unit; Brigadier General Tony Matta, Commander of the Mobile Forces Unit; and a number of senior officers.
The ceremony commenced with the Lebanese National Anthem and the European Union Anthem, followed by a welcoming speech delivered by Brigadier General Matta, who welcomed the attendees and praised the importance of the donation as a genuine commitment to strengthening the maritime capabilities of the Internal Security Forces.
On this occasion, Major General Raed Abdallah, representing Minister of Interior and Municipalities Brigadier General Ahmad Al Hajjar, delivered a speech in which he thanked the European Union and the UNDP for the donation, emphasizing that it reflects the continuation of cooperation and support for Lebanese security institutions. He explained that the donation includes high-speed boats, jet skis, diving equipment, and specialized gear intended for several operational units of the Internal Security Forces, thereby enhancing their capabilities and operational effectiveness. He also commended the support provided to Civil Defense, given its role in strengthening rescue and emergency response capabilities.
He pointed out that this donation contributes to enhancing operational readiness and efficiency, particularly within Lebanese territorial waters, thereby strengthening the ability to address security challenges and combat various forms of crime and violations. He further stressed that developing the operational capacities of the Internal Security Forces has a direct impact on the quality of security services provided to citizens and contributes to reinforcing public trust, despite all accompanying challenges and circumstances. It also raises the level of coordination and integration among the various concerned agencies, foremost among them the Lebanese Army and Civil Defense, in order to achieve the best possible results in confronting risks and common challenges.
In her speech, Ambassador Sandra De Waele emphasized that the delivery of this equipment to the Internal Security Forces and Civil Defense aims to strengthen the capacity of Lebanese institutions to protect citizens, respond to emergencies, and save lives. She noted that the European Union, in cooperation with the UNDP, supports Lebanon by enhancing the capabilities of security institutions and first-response agencies.
She explained that the donation includes diving equipment, boats, communication devices, and maritime response equipment for several units of the Internal Security Forces and Civil Defense, representing an investment exceeding USD 1.2 million. She further stressed that the effectiveness of search and rescue operations depends not only on equipment but also on cooperation, coordination, and information-sharing among the relevant institutions. She concluded by reaffirming the European Union’s continued support for Lebanon and its security institutions and expressed her appreciation to the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities, the Internal Security Forces, Civil Defense, and the UNDP for their cooperation and partnership.
For her part, UNDP Resident Representative Ms. Blerta Aliko emphasized that current developments in Lebanon highlight the importance of preparedness and the role of national institutions and first responders in addressing crises, stressing the need to equip them with the necessary skills and resources. She indicated that the equipment provided through European Union support would strengthen maritime search and rescue capacities within the Internal Security Forces and Civil Defense, thereby helping save lives and ensure rapid response to incidents.
She also noted that this initiative falls within the framework of UNDP efforts aimed at supporting stability, recovery, and the resilience of national institutions. She explained that the programme has implemented several initiatives in this context, including the establishment of a Joint Rescue Coordination Centre and the rehabilitation of eleven facilities belonging to the Internal Security Forces. She concluded by affirming that these investments enhance the efficiency of public institutions and strengthen citizens’ confidence in them, while thanking the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities, the Internal Security Forces, Civil Defense, and the European Union for their partnership and continued support.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, Dr. Zahi Chahine of UNDP delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing a detailed explanation of the maritime equipment donated, the mechanisms for its use, and its role in supporting the operational and rescue missions carried out by the Internal Security Forces and Civil Defense. He also highlighted the importance of this equipment in strengthening field readiness and enhancing rapid-response and intervention capabilities in search-and-rescue operations and various maritime missions.
Following the presentation, attendees toured the donated equipment and boats displayed outdoors, and several of these assets were demonstrated at sea.
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: As part of the continuous follow-up carried out by the Internal Security Forces units to combat drug trafficking and promotion, and based on information obtained by the Mount Lebanon Investigation Detachment of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit regarding individuals involved in promoting narcotic substances, the aforementioned detachment immediately began its field and intelligence measures to identify and arrest them. As a result of the follow-up and precise surveillance operations, a patrol from the said detachment managed, on 26-06-2026, in the locality of Bourj El-Barajneh – Airport Road, to arrest the following individuals: Gh. A. (born in 1990, Syrian national) A. H. (born in 1998, Syrian national) A. S. (born in 1994, Syrian national) A quantity of narcotic substances was seized in their possession, namely: 311 Captagon pills, in addition to other narcotic pills A quantity of hashish 28 plastic containers containing a white narcotic substance 4 bags of marijuana Empty transparent bags used for packaging A machine used to grind marijuana Mobile phones, sums of money, and a motorcycle. The detainees, along with the seized items, were handed over to the concerned unit for the necessary legal measures to be taken against them, 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: 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
