30/3/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement:
Media outlets and social media platforms circulated a video showing a woman expressing dissatisfaction with the situation regarding the removal of 11 tents from a tent project under preparation in the Choueifat area, intended to accommodate people displaced by the war, implying that the Internal Security Forces were responsible for their removal.
Therefore, the General Directorate wishes to clarify the following:
First: In light of the war, the duties of the security forces have increased to maintain security and protect society, especially displaced persons. They are, first and foremost, our people, and our institution will always remain close to them and by their side. We are keen on their safety and well-being. Based on the recommendations of the Disaster Risk Management Unit, efforts have focused on assisting them and directing them to officially designated shelters, while providing the necessary support and securing their basic needs, in coordination with the relevant authorities.
Second: The removal of the tents mentioned in the video was carried out based on an order from the competent judiciary, as they were considered in violation of the law, and in line with the above-mentioned effort to encourage relocation to available shelters for their protection. The unit informed the property owner of the judicial order, who proceeded to تنفيذ it and removed the tents himself, not the Internal Security Forces as suggested in the woman’s statement.
Third: The officer concerned by the woman’s accusations received her in his office and treated her professionally and wisely. He did not shout at her or insult her in any way; rather, he explained the mechanism of the judicial order and that the authority of the Internal Security Forces is limited to its execution. However, she threatened to raise the issue on social media, which resulted in a biased statement against the Internal Security Forces that is unfounded.
Fourth: The Directorate emphasizes its constant commitment to taking humanitarian and social conditions into account, especially in light of the difficult circumstances facing the country. At the same time, it stresses that any humanitarian initiative must be carried out in accordance with legal procedures or through coordination with the Disaster Risk Management Unit—particularly under the current circumstances—to establish shelters for displaced persons under state authority, away from random encampments.
On this occasion, the Directorate urges citizens to exercise caution and accuracy in reporting and sharing news, and affirms that it will not tolerate the pursuit of those spreading false information or misleading public opinion, in accordance with applicable laws. It also calls on all citizens and relevant parties to cooperate with the competent authorities and operate within legal frameworks to ensure the public interest.
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces' ongoing efforts to combat motorcycle theft across various regions of Lebanon, the Information Branch obtained intelligence indicating that two unidentified individuals were involved in stealing motorcycles in Beirut and Mount Lebanon. A video documenting one of the thefts committed by the suspects was also circulated on social media. Based on this information, the competent units within the Information Branch were instructed to carry out field operations and investigative measures to identify and apprehend those involved. As a result of the investigations, it was determined that the alleged ringleader is: A.Q. (born in 2006, Lebanese), who has a criminal record for robbery and drug-related offenses and is the subject of an outstanding wanted notice for robbery and drug offenses. On 1 July 2026, following surveillance and monitoring operations, an Information Branch patrol arrested him in Sin El Fil while he was riding a gray GR 150 motorcycle without license plates, which was seized. It was subsequently established that the motorcycle had been stolen on 8 June 2026 from Ain El Remmaneh. A search of the suspect and the motorcycle resulted in the seizure of: a military handgun containing a loaded magazine with one live round, along with a handgun holster; a ring, a necklace with a live cartridge pendant, and a black bracelet with a gold-colored finish; three mobile phones; an amount of cash. During questioning, the suspect confessed to the charges against him. He admitted that, together with other individuals, he had carried out numerous motorcycle thefts in Beirut and Mount Lebanon, including in Ain El Remmaneh and Maamoura. He also admitted to firing shots at an individual on 9 June 2026, as well as selling stolen motorcycles on behalf of a person residing in the Lailaki area. Furthermore, he admitted to using narcotic drugs, including cocaine base and cannabis. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he, together with the seized items, was referred to the competent judicial authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent public prosecutor. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining individuals involved.
17/7/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces' ongoing efforts to combat all forms of crime and apprehend offenders throughout Lebanon, the Mount Lebanon Intelligence Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie obtained information regarding an individual involved in the theft and armed robbery of motorcycles in the Al-Rihab area. Following investigations and intelligence-gathering efforts, a patrol from the unit arrested the suspect in the same area. He was identified as: A. G. (born in 2009, Syrian national). During questioning, he confessed to committing more than ten motorcycle robberies in various areas of Beirut and Mount Lebanon. He was referred to the competent authority for the necessary legal proceedings in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
16/7/2026
As part of the ongoing cooperation between the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces, the European Union, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the European Union Ambassador to Lebanon, Ms. Sandra De Waele, and the UNDP Resident Representative in Lebanon, Ms. Blerta Aliko, visited the Antelias Police Station on July 15, 2026, in the presence of the Commander of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, Brigadier Jean Aouad. During the visit, they reviewed the rehabilitation works carried out at the station, one of three police stations being upgraded under a project funded by the European Union and implemented by UNDP to strengthen the infrastructure and operational capabilities of the Internal Security Forces. On this occasion, several vehicles and a water tanker were also handed over to the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces to support its missions, particularly in southern Lebanon. This support is part of a project valued at more than US$3 million, which also aims to strengthen cooperation between the Internal Security Forces, municipalities, and local communities by supporting community policing initiatives. The project seeks to improve the security response, reinforce state institutions, and enhance security, stability, and Lebanon's sustainable recovery process.
15/7/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces' daily efforts to combat drug trafficking and apprehend wanted persons throughout Lebanon, the Mount Lebanon Intelligence Unit of the Regional Gendarmerie received information regarding an individual who was distributing narcotics while riding a GR motorcycle in the Sahraa Choueifat area. The unit immediately launched surveillance and monitoring operations and carried out a carefully planned ambush in the area, resulting in the arrest of the suspect, identified as: A. A. (born in 2001, Lebanese, according to his statements). A search led to the seizure of: 28 small packets containing narcotic substances bearing the "Coffee" logo. 31 small packets containing the substance known as "baz", bearing the "Bear" logo. One small packet containing a narcotic substance bearing the "Crown" logo. Two imitation handguns with their magazines, unloaded. An amount of cash in Lebanese pounds and U.S. dollars. A mobile phone. A GR motorcycle with no registration plate. The suspect, along with the seized items and the motorcycle, was referred to the competent unit for the necessary legal proceedings in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
15/7/2026
