22/12/2025
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement:
1- As part of the ongoing efforts of the Internal Security Forces to enhance security and apprehend lawbreakers, and following investigations, the Bekaa Investigation Detachment of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit received information that a doctor named: – R.K. (born in 1969, Palestinian) was practicing medicine without a license, inside a clinic in the town of Bar Elias. A force from the detachment raided the aforementioned clinic, in the presence of representatives from the relevant health department, and arrested the doctor while he was examining patients. They also seized a stamp bearing his name and a prescription pad. The clinic was sealed with red wax, and the detainee, along with the seized items, was handed over to the relevant unit to take the necessary legal action against him, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
2- In the same context, and based on information received by the aforementioned detachment regarding an individual selling smuggled medications in the Qaa Projects area, a patrol from the detachment raided the suspect’s residence in the aforementioned area, where he was arrested. He is identified as: – A.M. (born in 1976, Lebanese). A large quantity of smuggled medications was seized during a search of his residence. The detainee and the seized items were handed over to the relevant unit for legal proceedings, as directed by the competent judicial authority.
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Several complaints and reports were received by the Jounieh Judicial Detachment regarding more than twenty burglaries carried out inside residences within its jurisdiction, involving forced entry. Accordingly, the said unit initiated investigation and surveillance operations. As a result of follow-up efforts and after a precise monitoring operation, on March 19, 2026, it arrested in Nahr Ibrahim a man identified as M. J. R. (born in 1996, Lebanese). His accomplice was also arrested during a raid on a residence in the locality of Aachqout, identified as B. J. F. (born in 1986, Lebanese). A quantity of stolen items was seized during the search. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they, along with the seized items, were referred to the competent authority based on the instructions of the relevant judicial authority.
24/3/2026
A statement was issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: A citizen filed a complaint at the Sebaal police station, affiliated with the Zgharta unit of the Regional Gendarmerie, against: Ch. H. (born in 1989, Syrian national) on charges of theft. He stated that the suspect, who worked for him, broke into his warehouse in the town of Karm Sadda on 21-03-2026 and stole five barrels containing olive oil (each with a capacity of 160 liters). He also stole a white Suzuki pickup truck without license plates, whose key was inside, before fleeing to an unknown destination accompanied by his wife and her cousin. The total value of the stolen items, including the vehicle, was estimated at 9,000 US dollars. Following investigations conducted by the competent units of the Internal Security Forces, a patrol from the Halba Judicial Unit was able to locate the pickup truck, but not the oil barrels, in an area near the northern border. Accordingly, and based on instructions from the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces has circulated the suspect’s photo and requests anyone who has seen him or has any information about him or his whereabouts to contact the Sebaal police station at 06-595404. It is noted that anyone providing information will have their identity kept confidential in accordance with the law.
23/3/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following: On 21-03-2026, on the Tabarja highway – western lane, specifically near the Casino Bridge, a van collided with the metal guardrail on the right side. The accident caused damage to public property, resulting in the breakage and cracking of concrete pillars, as well as the bending of the metal guardrail toward the elevated valley, posing a danger to vehicles in case of collision.The Ministry of Public Works has been notified in order to address the issue. Citizens are requested to: Exercise extreme caution while driving in the area until the road is restored to its original condition. Comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and the traffic signs placed for this purpose, to ensure road safety.
21/3/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following: Due to heavy rainfall and weather conditions, a collapse of soil and rocks occurred on the Qanater Zbeideh road in the Hazmieh area. As a result, the municipalities of Mansourieh and Hazmieh have closed the road until the risks are removed. Citizens are requested to comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and the traffic signs placed in the area, in order to preserve public safety and prevent congestion.
21/3/2026
