6/4/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division,
the following statement:
As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat crime, the Information Branch obtained intelligence regarding a failed kidnapping attempt targeting a citizen (K.A.) as he was leaving a sports club in Tripoli. A masked individual exited a black Mercedes vehicle carrying four individuals and pointed a military-grade handgun at him; however, the victim managed to escape.
Immediately, specialized units from the Information Branch initiated field and intelligence measures. As a result of follow-up investigations, the identity of one of the suspects was established:
– E.F. (born in 1999, Lebanese), who was inside the vehicle used in the operation.
On 02-04-2026, following surveillance and monitoring, a patrol from the branch apprehended him in the town of Dahr El Ain – Koura, and seized a military handgun in his possession. The masked individual who had brandished the weapon was also arrested and identified as S.A.H.
During interrogation, both initially denied the charges but later confessed to carrying out the attempted kidnapping at the instigation of:
– A.R. (born in 1983, Lebanese),
in collaboration with another individual of Syrian nationality, identified as A.K., who was the planner and organizer of the operation.
Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of the latter two suspects.
The detainees confessed that the objective of the kidnapping attempt was to extort money from the victim’s father.
It was also revealed that A.R. has a criminal record and is the subject of 12 outstanding judicial warrants.
The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred to the competent judicial authority in accordance with judicial instructions.
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: As part of the daily follow-up carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking and promotion across various Lebanese regions, information was obtained by the Information Branch regarding an unidentified person promoting narcotic substances in areas of Mount Lebanon. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch was able to identify him as: M. Y. (born in 2002, Syrian national) On 24-06-2026, following precise surveillance and monitoring, one of the Branch’s patrols managed to arrest him in the act in the Sin El-Fil area, while he was promoting drugs on board a black “Sweet” motorcycle, which was seized. Upon searching him and the motorcycle, the following items were found: A plastic container marked “S100” containing cocaine. 9 plastic containers containing cocaine. Two plastic containers marked “S100” containing cocaine base. Two bags marked “S50” containing cocaine. A bag containing 19 Captagon pills. A booklet of rolling papers. Two mobile phones 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 judiciary.
4/7/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: As part of the daily follow-up carried out by the Internal Security Forces to curb drug trafficking operations across various Lebanese regions, information was obtained by the Information Branch regarding two unidentified persons promoting drugs in Mount Lebanon Governorate, particularly in the Metn areas. Accordingly, the specialized units of the Branch began their field and intelligence measures to identify and arrest the two aforementioned drug dealers. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch was able to identify them as: – A. Z. (born in 1988, Lebanese) – A. D. (born in 1975, Lebanese) It was found that the first is wanted by the judiciary. On 19-06-2026, following precise surveillance and monitoring, one of the Branch’s patrols managed to arrest them in the act in the Dbayeh area, while they were promoting drugs on board a white “Sky Wave” motorcycle, which was seized. Upon searching them and the motorcycle, the following items were seized: – 11 nylon bags containing hashish. – 7 bags containing a narcotic substance. – 3 plastic containers containing cocaine base. – 4 plastic containers bearing a heart mark. – 11 plastic containers containing a narcotic substance. – A mobile phone and a sum of money. – A wallet containing an identity card and a driving license that did not belong to them. During the investigation, they confessed to the charges brought against them. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority, based on the instructions of the judiciary.
3/7/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: Based on a complaint filed by a citizen at the Saadiyat Police Station, affiliated with the Damour Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, against: R. D. (born in 1983, Lebanese) for fraud and scam, after he had misled the plaintiff into believing that he was able to secure Schengen travel visas for him and his family in exchange for sums of money amounting to approximately thirty-five thousand U.S. dollars (USD 35,000), which he received in installments in return for following up on the travel and visa procedures. He also sent documents, reservations, and messages to give the impression that the procedures were serious. However, the visas were not issued, and when the plaintiff demanded that he either secure the visas or return the money, he threatened him. As a result of diligent follow-up and investigations, and based on the instructions of the judiciary, the defendant was arrested by members of the aforementioned police station. Passports, documents, family records, and evidence related to the complaint were seized in his possession. It was also found that an arrest warrant had been issued against him for fraud, in addition to two previous claims filed against him at the Tariq El-Jdideh Police Station for the same offense. The total amount claimed in these cases reached approximately forty thousand U.S. dollars (USD 40,000). The detainee was referred to the Beiteddine Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit for further investigation, based on the instructions of the competent judiciary. Therefore, and based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces circulates his photo and requests those who have fallen victim to his actions and recognized him to come to the Beiteddine Judicial Detachment, located in Baakline, or to contact one of the following numbers: 25-300216 or 25-300187, in order to take the necessary legal measures.
2/7/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: Based on the decision of the Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Ahmad Al-Hajjar, which called for strengthening measures to control motorcycle violations in Beirut and to combat the breaches and violations committed by their drivers, which pose a danger to them and to public safety, the Beirut Traffic Company of the Beirut Police Unit carried out a campaign to control these violations within the capital. The campaign included the setting up of temporary and fixed checkpoints, and resulted in the impoundment of 880 motorcycles and 58 violating vehicles, as well as the issuance of 4,528 traffic violation reports, during the period extending from 24-06-2026 to 01-07-2026. The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces affirms that it will continue to control violations, and calls on citizens to regularize the legal status of their vehicles and to abide by the laws and regulations in force, in order to preserve public safety
2/7/2026
