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    The Bekaa Investigation Unit arrests two individuals wanted by the judiciary in Taalabaya and Saadnayel.

    11/2/2026

    Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division

    The following statement:

    1- As part of the ongoing efforts carried out by the units of the Internal Security Forces to pursue and arrest individuals wanted by the judiciary, and as a result of investigations and inquiries conducted by the Bekaa Investigation Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, one of its patrols arrested, on 29-01-2026, a man in the town of Saadnayel identified as:

    A. A. (born in 1983, Palestinian)

    He was wanted by the judiciary pursuant to an arrest warrant for having, on 25-01-2026, stabbed a person in the head and struck him in the face with a sharp object, which led to the victim being transferred to hospital for medical treatment.

    2- In the same context, after receiving information that an individual was terrorizing citizens and assaulting them with a sharp object and a knife, identified as:

    A. Z. (born in 1991, Lebanese), wanted by the judiciary under two arrest warrants for drug trafficking,

    Following investigations and within a short period of time, a patrol from the unit succeeded in arresting him in the town of Taalabaya on 02-02-2026. A six-notch knife and an iron bar were seized in his possession.

    The two detainees and the seized items were handed over to the competent units in order to take the necessary legal measures against them, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

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    They carried out robberies in Mount Lebanon, and the Information Branch arrested them despite their attempt to flee

    Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat robbery operations throughout various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding a young man and a young woman travelling in a BMW vehicle of unknown additional specifications, who were carrying out robberies targeting citizens in areas of Mount Lebanon. Consequently, the specialized units of the Branch launched field and intelligence operations to identify and arrest them. As a result of investigations and inquiries, they were identified as: J. S. (born in 1998, Lebanese) B. S. (born in 1998, Lebanese) On 03-05-2026, following a careful surveillance operation, a patrol from the Branch spotted them aboard a silver BMW vehicle in the Mar Roukoz area. When the patrol members attempted to arrest them, the driver sped off in an attempt to flee and struck one of the officers, prompting the patrol members to fire at the vehicle’s tires. The two then got out of the vehicle and attempted to flee. The officers managed to arrest the young woman, while the first suspect escaped to an unknown destination. The vehicle was seized. Upon searching the vehicle, officers found a women’s handbag and another bag containing a laptop computer, an iPad, and several mobile phones. During interrogation, the young woman confessed to the charges against her, admitting that she had carried out numerous robberies together with the first suspect, in addition to drug use. On 02-06-2026, J. S. turned himself in to the Information Branch. During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him, admitting that he and B. S. had carried out numerous robberies aboard the seized vehicle in areas of Mount Lebanon, including Sad El Bouchrieh, Nahr El Mot, and Sabtieh. He stated that the second suspect would lure victims into meeting her for an intimate encounter in exchange for money, and once they met and she obtained the money from them, both suspects would quickly flee in the vehicle. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

    19/6/2026

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    Graduation ceremony for reserve officers who completed a training course at the Internal Security Forces Institute

    On 11-06-2026, a graduation ceremony for a training course for reserve officers was held at the Internal Security Forces Institute – Major Martyr Wissam Eid Barracks, Major General Al Hajj Hall – Aramoun. The course covered several training topics, including leadership and decision-making, police intervention techniques, shooting and weapons handling, investigation records and reports, in addition to matters related to prison management and road safety. The course began on 05-05-2026 and continued until 11-06-2026. The ceremony was attended by the Commander of the Institute, Brigadier General Ahmad Abla, representing the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdallah, along with a number of senior officers. The ceremony opened with the national anthem, followed by a speech delivered by the master of ceremonies and commander of the reserve lieutenants’ course, Captain Melhem Charbel. He congratulated the graduating officers and stressed that graduation is not merely a promotion, but a major responsibility requiring sacrifice, service to citizens, protection of security and order, and enforcement of the law. He emphasized the importance of combining field experience, discipline, and decision-making ability, noting that the graduating officers are role models for new servicemen and a strong line of defense against crime. Brigadier General Abla then delivered the speech of Major General Raed Abdallah, noting that the graduation represents the culmination of the officers’ efforts throughout their years of service as NCOs. He stated that the training course was an essential stage in refining their leadership skills and transforming their field experience into strategic and legal thinking suited to their new rank. He stressed that the new rank is not merely an honor, but a duty and a trust, and that leadership is a responsibility that requires justice, exemplary conduct, and humanity in dealing with subordinates and citizens. The Brigadier General also thanked the trainers and commanders for their sincere efforts and praised the commitment of the graduating officers, calling on them to transfer what they had acquired to their new posts and to preserve the image of the institution as a pillar of national security and stability. Lieutenant Adib Aoun also delivered a speech on behalf of the graduates, stating that graduation marks the beginning of a new phase in the fields of national responsibility and public service. He affirmed their commitment to the core values of the institution and to translating the skills they had acquired into practical achievements within the security units. At the conclusion of the ceremony, certificates were distributed to the graduating officers, and commemorative photographs were taken to mark the occasion.

    18/6/2026

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    The Information Branch arrests the mastermind behind an armed robbery gang; he confessed to carrying out multiple robberies across Beirut and Mount Lebanon.

    Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces throughout the various Lebanese regions to combat all forms of crime, including armed robbery and theft, the Information Branch obtained information regarding a gang involved in carrying out armed robberies in areas across the governorates of Beirut and Mount Lebanon. The latest incident was an attempted motorcycle robbery in Saadiyat on 09-06-2026. Accordingly, the specialized units of the Information Branch were tasked with carrying out field and intelligence operations to identify and arrest the gang members. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded in identifying several members of the gang, including its mastermind: H. M. (born in 2010, Lebanese), who is the subject of an arrest warrant for theft. On 09-06-2026, following a surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols arrested him in Saadiyat while riding a motorcycle, which was seized. During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him, admitting that he and other accomplices had carried out approximately 20 armed robberies in several areas, including Choueifat, Laylaki, Dekwaneh, Mreijeh, Hazmieh, Bourj el-Barajneh, Jdeideh, Sayyed Hadi Nasrallah Highway, and Saadiyat. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, along with the seized motorcycle, to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Efforts remain ongoing to arrest all other individuals involved.

    18/6/2026

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    They were dealing drugs in Saida and its surroundings: the South Investigation Unit arrested them in a well-planned ambush and seized a quantity of narcotics.

    Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat the trafficking and distribution of narcotics, the South Investigation Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie received information indicating that two individuals were involved in distributing narcotic substances in several neighborhoods of the city of Saida and its surroundings. The Unit immediately launched investigations and inquiries and conducted extensive surveillance and monitoring operations targeting their movements. As a result of the field investigations, their identities were established as: M. A. (born in 1989, Lebanese) A. Sh. (born in 2004, Lebanese) On 13-06-2026, a patrol from the Unit set up a carefully planned ambush in the city of Saida, leading to their arrest while they were travelling in a vehicle. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of quantities of narcotics intended for distribution, including: Cocaine Cocaine paste (“Baz Cocaine”) Marijuana Hashish The suspects and the seized items were handed over to the competent authority for further investigation under the supervision of the competent judicial authority.

    17/6/2026