26/3/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement:
On 28-02-2026, (M.M., 40 years old) was found dead inside his home in the Bar Elias area, following a fire that broke out in the house.
After follow-up and examination of the body by a forensic doctor, it was determined that the victim had been struck forcefully on the head with a sharp object, in addition to fractures in the cervical vertebrae that led to his death. The burns occurred after death and were not the cause of it.
Immediately, the competent units of the Internal Security Forces began field and intelligence procedures to uncover the circumstances of the murder, identify the perpetrator, and arrest him. As a result of investigations conducted by the Information Branch, it was revealed that the victim’s wife (H.Z., born in 2001, Syrian nationality) was in a relationship with another man. They were suspected of involvement in carrying out the murder. The suspect is:
B.M. (born in 1989, Lebanese)
On 11-03-2026, after careful surveillance and monitoring, patrols of the branch arrested both suspects in the Bar Elias area.
During interrogation, B.M. confessed that after the victim discovered his relationship with the victim’s wife, he went to the victim’s house in Bar Elias. A fight broke out between them, during which he struck the victim on the head with a sharp object, causing him to lose consciousness and fall to the ground. This led to a gas heater overturning and a fire breaking out inside the house, after which he left the scene.
The wife stated that she was not present at the house at the time of the crime, and that B.M. called her by phone and informed her of what had happened, but she did not report him.
Legal measures were taken against both of them, and they were referred to the competent judicial authority based on the direction of the relevant judiciary.
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
