17/10/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division
The following statement was issued:
As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat crime throughout Lebanese territory, on 16-9-2026, an investigation report from the Raoucheh Police Station was referred to the Beirut Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit. The report concerned a complaint filed by a citizen against an unknown person for stealing furniture, carpets, batteries belonging to a solar energy system, and a wristwatch from his residence in the Raoucheh area. The value of the stolen items was estimated at USD 400,000.
The aforementioned Detachment immediately launched the necessary investigations and inquiries. It managed to identify the shop in the capital where several of the carpets had been sold. The shop is owned by:
M. K. (born in 1970, Lebanese national).
The Detachment subsequently identified the seller of the carpets as M. Gh. (born in 1990, Lebanese national), who worked as a security guard outside the building where the complainant resides.
During questioning, the latter stated that he had sold the carpets at the request of:
Following surveillance and monitoring, the aforementioned Detachment arrested M. H. on 18-10-2026 in the Barbir area, where he was hiding inside a house. A magnetic access card for the entrance door of the building where the complainant resides was seized in his possession.
During questioning, the suspect confessed to stealing from several residences belonging to the complainant and stated that he had sold the stolen items to several shops in Beirut for USD 15,000.
Several individuals who had traded the stolen items among themselves were questioned. The majority of the stolen property, including carpets, lithium batteries, antiques, and an electric generator, was recovered.
The seized stolen items were returned to the complainant. The three individuals mentioned above were arrested and referred to the competent judicial authorities pursuant to their instructions.
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: As a result of intensive inquiries and investigations conducted by the personnel of the Baabda Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit, and following surveillance and monitoring, they arrested the individual identified as: M. Z. (born in 1993, Lebanese national), on charges of fraud and swindling. The detainee claimed to work as an “official government transactions agent” at the Baabda and Beirut Palaces of Justice, under the name “Mr. Mohammad Baalbaki.” He allegedly deceived individuals by claiming that he could pay traffic fines, lift vehicle impoundments, submit requests for the release of detainees, pay bail on their behalf, and handle various other judicial transactions. After receiving money from his victims through transfers sent to him in several instalments via money transfer companies, he would stop answering their calls and disappear. Accordingly, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the detainee’s photograph, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Anyone who has fallen victim to his activities and recognizes him is requested to visit the Baabda Judicial Detachment at the Baabda Serail or call either of the following numbers: 05-921115 / 05-922173, in preparation for taking the necessary legal measures.
16/10/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat all types of crime and arrest those responsible, the Central Anti-Narcotics Office of the Judicial Police Unit received information that an individual was selling drugs to several customers. He was identified as: A. Kh. (born in 2001, Lebanese national). Following inquiries and investigations, a patrol from the aforementioned Office arrested him in the Tallat Ain Saadeh area and seized a quantity of narcotic pills in his possession. During questioning, he admitted to the allegations against him. Further investigations revealed that another individual was assisting him by collecting money transfers resulting from drug sales. Accordingly, a patrol from the aforementioned Office arrested this individual in the Dhohour el-Choueir area. He was identified as: M. J. (born in 1968, Lebanese national), who is wanted by the judicial authorities under 10 cases involving offences of issuing a cheque without sufficient funds and theft. Investigations further revealed that another drug dealer was operating in the Dhohour el-Choueir area. He was identified as: J. M. (born in 1999, Lebanese national). Following surveillance and monitoring, a patrol from the aforementioned Office arrested him and seized 66 grams of marijuana prepared for distribution. During questioning, it was established that he was selling drugs to several customers. The necessary legal measures were taken against the detainees pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority. They were subsequently handed over, along with the seized items, to the relevant authority, in accordance with judicial instructions.
16/10/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: Following intensive inquiries and investigations conducted by the personnel of the Saida Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit, and after surveillance and monitoring, they arrested the individual identified as: W. W. (born in 1972, Syrian national), on 11-10-2026. The aforementioned individual had been impersonating an “electricity bill collector” and obtaining money from some of his victims in exchange for handing them forged receipts. He also deceived other individuals by claiming to suffer from epilepsy, or what he referred to as “electricity in the head,” while presenting a forged medical prescription, and obtaining money from them. It was also established that he had stolen motorcycles in the Saida and Jezzine areas. Accordingly, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces is circulating his photograph and requests that anyone who has fallen victim to his activities and recognizes him report to the Saida Judicial Detachment, located in Haret Saida – Tallet Mar Elias, or call either of the following numbers: 07-754308 / 07-729147, in preparation for taking the necessary legal measures.
16/10/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to pursue and arrest individuals involved in drug-related crimes, and within the framework of the Judicial Police’s security plan aimed at combating this scourge throughout Lebanon, the Tripoli Regional Anti-Narcotics Office received information about individuals involved in drug trafficking in the Abi Samra area of Tripoli. Following field investigations and intelligence gathering, and after surveillance and monitoring, the aforementioned Office arrested five individuals caught in the act. They are: M. M. (born in 1990, Lebanese national) M. S. (born in 1991, Lebanese national) M. A. (born in 1991, Lebanese national) D. M. (born in 1987, Lebanese national) R. S. (born in 1977, Lebanese national) The following quantities of narcotic substances were seized in their possession: 17 bags of marijuana, weighing 548.5 grams. 9 bags of hashish, weighing 189 grams, and one hashish cigarette. 34 plastic containers containing cocaine base, with a total weight of 135.5 grams. A firearm, additional plastic containers, empty bags, and a precision scale used for packaging narcotics were also seized. Investigations are ongoing under the supervision of the competent judicial authority, and efforts continue to arrest other individuals involved.
15/10/2026
