Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the daily efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to curb drug trafficking and distribution operations throughout various Lebanese regions and to pursue and arrest those involved, the Information Branch obtained information regarding the activities of an individual engaged in drug dealing in Mount Lebanon. Following investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded in identifying him as: A. J. (born in 2004, Syrian) On 03-06-2026, following a surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols caught him in the act in the Nabaa area while distributing narcotics aboard a white “Sweet” motorcycle, which was seized. A search of the suspect, the motorcycle, and his residence in Nabaa led to the seizure of: 41 plastic containers containing narcotic substances 10 bags containing marijuana 55 bags containing hashish Two blocks of hashish 1,515 Captagon pills A sum of money During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him, admitting that he had been distributing narcotics to a number of clients in various areas of Mount Lebanon. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
15/6/2026
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 all forms of crime and preserve security and public order throughout the various Lebanese regions, a video circulated on social media showing an individual engaging in indecent acts in public places within the city of Saida, sparking widespread public outrage. Consequently, the Saida Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit launched field and intelligence investigations. Through follow-up inquiries and information gathering, officers succeeded in identifying the suspect as: A. H. (born in 1981, Lebanese) Information was also obtained indicating that he was suspected of using a private room within a sports club he owned to engage in acts contrary to public morals and to consume narcotic substances. Following surveillance and close monitoring operations, his whereabouts were identified and he was arrested. During the arrest operation, he attempted to flee and resisted the officers, but they succeeded in bringing him under control and apprehending him. The suspect was referred to the competent authority for the necessary legal proceedings, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
14/6/2026
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 crime across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch received information on 09-06-2026 regarding preparations to smuggle a quantity of narcotics into an inmate at Qobbeh Prison in Tripoli. As a result of field investigations, inquiries, and intelligence-gathering operations conducted by the Branch, it was established that on the same date, an individual accompanied by another person would visit the prison in order to deliver personal belongings to his incarcerated brother. They were identified as: M. A. (born in 1999, Lebanese) – the inmate’s brother K. Sh. (born in 1999, Lebanese) On the same day, following close surveillance and monitoring, a patrol from the Information Branch arrested both individuals in the Qobbeh area before they entered the prison facility. They were found carrying a bag containing clothing. Upon searching the bag, officers discovered a quantity of hashish professionally concealed inside the waistbands of three pairs of trousers. The suspects and the seized items were handed over to the competent authority for the necessary legal proceedings, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
14/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: Pursuant to a decision by the Governor of Mount Lebanon aimed at removing violations and encroachments on public property (sidewalks and roads) that obstruct traffic, cause congestion, and pose a threat to public safety along the Old Saida Road and on the roads extending from Kfarshima Bridge to “Al Forno” bakeries in Khaldeh, a three-day campaign was carried out from 10-06-2026 to 12-06-2026. Between 10 and 12 June 2026, personnel from the Aley Company of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, supported by members of the Mobile Forces Unit and the Choueifat Municipality, conducted an operation to remove these violations and encroachments on public property and to close institutions and businesses operating without legal authorization. Approximately 40 violations were removed. In this context, on 11-06-2026, while a patrol from the Choueifat Police Station was assisting the municipality in carrying out this mission, the following individual: N. J. (Lebanese), who falsely claims the status of a religious cleric [noting that, pursuant to a decision by the competent religious authorities, he has not officially held religious status for a long time] objected to the removal of a violation belonging to him. He proceeded to film the patrol officers with his mobile phone while they were carrying out their duties and later published videos on social media containing offensive remarks against members of the Internal Security Forces, official authorities, and the Commander of the Choueifat Police Station. He also made statements likely to incite sectarian tensions and attempted to portray the matter as a sectarian dispute. It was established that a violation report concerning his encroachment had already been issued on 22-12-2025 and remains under review before the competent judicial authorities. Further investigation revealed that when requested to present identification documents, he refused to do so. He then entered his premises, changed into clerical attire, and continued to challenge the legality of the measures being taken while directing provocative remarks toward the officers and the supervising officer in an attempt to embarrass him. The officer, however, dealt with him professionally and respectfully and proceeded with the removal of the violation. The investigation into this incident remains ongoing under the supervision of the competent judicial authority.
13/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the photograph of an Ethiopian domestic worker who, on 12-06-2026, was seen repeatedly crossing the Batroun Highway (westbound lane) and moving between vehicles on the Batroun–Tripoli highway in a manner indicating that she may be suffering from a psychological disorder. After being taken into custody by the Batroun Police Station, she identified herself as: ETRAGIN WOLDY According to her statements, she does not possess any identification documents, does not know the identity of her employers, and is unable to identify her place of work. Therefore, and based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces requests that anyone with information regarding her identity or circumstances contact the Batroun Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at 06-430742 in order to take the necessary legal measures.
13/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: On 11-06-2026, the Jdeideh Traffic Detachment of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit issued a traffic violation report against the owner of a pickup truck that was transporting Baccalaureate Part II students celebrating the end of the academic year in a manner that endangered their safety and constituted a violation of road safety regulations. The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces once again reminds the public of the dangers associated with certain practices that accompany end-of-school-year celebrations, particularly organizing vehicle convoys, travelling in trucks and vehicles not designed for passenger transport, sitting on vehicle windows or emerging through sunroofs, as well as the use of fireworks. Such behavior poses a serious threat to the safety of participants and other road users. Dear students, your success is a source of joy for all of us… Celebrate safely.
13/6/2026
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 pursue and arrest those involved in drug-related crimes, and within the framework of the security plan implemented by the Judicial Police Unit to combat this scourge and curb its spread, and in the context of cooperation and information exchange, the Central Anti-Narcotics Bureau received information on 19-05-2026 from the Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, indicating that a large quantity of Captagon pills intended for smuggling was being concealed inside a warehouse in the Jiyyeh area. The Bureau immediately launched field and intelligence operations, identifying the warehouse location and placing it under close surveillance. Within hours of receiving the information, a patrol from the Central Anti-Narcotics Bureau, supported by the Saida Regional Anti-Narcotics Bureau, carried out a raid on the warehouse. The operation resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of Captagon pills hidden inside asphalt rolls and professionally camouflaged. The warehouse owner was also arrested: M. H. (born in 1983, Lebanese) Following the weighing process, it was determined that the quantity of pills concealed within the asphalt rolls amounted to 708 kilograms, equivalent to approximately 3.9 million Captagon pills. As a result of intensive investigations and inquiries, Bureau personnel succeeded in identifying the location where the narcotics had been packaged, in the area of Bhamdoun. After conducting surveillance and reconnaissance operations, a carefully planned raid was carried out by a Central Bureau patrol, leading to the seizure of the remaining asphalt rolls and the arrest of: A. A. (born in 1972, Syrian) During interrogation, he admitted his involvement, along with others, in preparing the shipment for smuggling. By exploiting the results of the investigation and continuing surveillance and tracking operations, the Bureau was able to identify the principal suspect and mastermind behind the smuggling operation: A. H. (born in 1973, Lebanese) Investigations revealed that he had previously been arrested in connection with a drug-smuggling case to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2016. He was also wanted under an in absentia judgment issued by the Lebanese judiciary sentencing him to five years’ imprisonment. In a specialized operation carried out by a patrol from the Bekaa Regional Anti-Narcotics Bureau, he was arrested in the Bar Elias area. The investigation remains ongoing under the supervision of the competent judicial authority, and efforts continue to identify and arrest the remaining members of the network.
12/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: The Mukhtar of the town of Qandoula – Batroun filed a complaint stating that his residence had been burglarized through forced entry. As a result of investigations and inquiries conducted by personnel of the Douma Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, the identity of the suspect and his place of residence in the town of Majdel – Koura were established. He was subsequently arrested and identified as: A. M. (born in 2006, Syrian) During interrogation, he confessed to the burglary and admitted committing it with the assistance of two other individuals who were working at a construction site in the area of Afsdiq – Koura: A. H. (born in 2010, Syrian) Y. A. (born in 2008, Syrian) In coordination with the North Investigation Unit, both suspects were arrested. During questioning, they confessed to the charges against them and disclosed the location of the stolen items. They also admitted to another burglary committed in the town of Majdel – Koura. Further investigation revealed that the suspects had carried out several residential burglaries, including two in Majdel – Koura, one in Assia (Batroun District), and another in Qandoula. The necessary legal measures were taken against them. Most of the stolen property was recovered and returned to its owners, and the suspects were referred to the competent judicial authority based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
12/6/2026
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 Financial Crimes and Money Laundering Bureau of the Judicial Police Unit to combat violations related to food safety and consumer protection, and as a continuation of the measures taken against unlicensed dairy and cheese production facilities that fail to meet health standards, Bureau personnel, accompanied by representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture, conducted inspections of several dairy and cheese manufacturing plants in the Qaraoun area. The inspections revealed that two factories were using palm oil in the production of dairy products and cheeses, in violation of the applicable standards and regulations. Accordingly, both facilities were sealed with red wax, and the necessary legal measures were taken against those responsible under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities. Investigations remain ongoing to uncover all circumstances surrounding the violations and to take the appropriate actions. As part of the continued follow-up of these measures, Bureau personnel also inspected a dairy and cheese manufacturing plant in the Aramoun area. The inspection revealed that the facility was likewise using palm oil in violation of approved health standards and regulations. Consequently, the factory was sealed with red wax, and the necessary legal measures were taken against those responsible. The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces reaffirms its commitment to pursuing violations that affect public health and food safety and to taking all necessary legal measures against offenders.
12/6/2026
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 various types of crime throughout Lebanon, particularly cybercrime and online fraud, a woman filed a complaint on 10-04-2026 before the Barouk Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit against a person identified as (A. T.), whose full identity remains unknown, for fraud and deception committed through a money transfer application. Pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the investigation was referred on 22-04-2026 to the Cybercrime and Intellectual Property Rights Bureau of the Judicial Police Unit. During her testimony at the Bureau’s headquarters, the complainant stated that, since the outbreak of the recent war, she had been actively involved with a number of friends working in the humanitarian and social sectors in organizing donation campaigns for displaced persons and affected families, with the aim of providing medicines, food supplies, infant formula, and diapers. She explained that she had published her phone number in WhatsApp groups to receive financial transfers through a money transfer company and had indeed begun receiving donations from various contributors. She further stated that on 09-04-2026 she received a phone call from a person identifying himself as (A. T.), claiming to be a representative of the money transfer company she dealt with. He falsely informed her that her account had exceeded the permitted limit and that several financial transfers were pending as a result, offering to assist her in resolving the issue. As she was expecting a money transfer from a relative living abroad, she believed his claims and began following his instructions. To verify that her account was still operational, she transferred a sum of money to her son’s account. After the transaction succeeded, he asked her to provide the verification code she had received through the company’s mobile application. He then falsely claimed that USD 5,000 had been withdrawn from the account due to the alleged problem and later requested another verification code that had been sent to her son’s phone, under the pretext of fixing the issue and reorganizing the account. After she provided the second code, she discovered that the funds had disappeared from the account. When she confronted him, he openly admitted that he had taken the money, claiming that she would recover it later together with the pending transfer. At that point, she realized that she had fallen victim to an online fraud scheme. Through technical and digital investigations, Bureau personnel succeeded in tracing the path of the funds withdrawn from the complainant’s account. It was determined that the money had been transferred to an account associated with a digital trading company. After contacting the company, the Bureau requested that the amount be frozen. As a result of the follow-up investigation, on 28-04-2026, the company’s legal representative appeared at the Bureau’s offices and handed over the full amount to the investigators. The entire amount was subsequently returned to the complainant. Investigations remain ongoing, under the supervision of the competent judicial authority, to identify and arrest all those involved. Warning: The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces urges citizens and residents alike to exercise caution against various fraud schemes and not to send any official documents, financial information, verification codes, or copies thereof to any suspicious or untrusted party, in order to avoid becoming victims of fraudsters.
11/6/2026
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 all forms of crime throughout Lebanon, particularly offenses related to human trafficking and the protection of public morals, and to arrest those involved, the Anti-Human Trafficking and Morals Protection Bureau of the Judicial Police Unit continued its operations to combat the phenomenon of foreign women soliciting on public roads for the purpose of prostitution, especially in the Dora area. As a result, one of the Bureau’s patrols arrested four women caught in the act in the aforementioned area: two Sierra Leonean nationals, one Kenyan national, and one Lebanese national. The patrol also arrested a transgender Syrian national, as well as: A. J. (born in 1978, Lebanese) on charges of extorting protection money from the women in exchange for allowing them to remain on the street and providing them with protection. A search of A. J. led to the seizure of a knife and a glass pipe. During interrogation, the women admitted to soliciting clients for the purpose of prostitution. The two Sierra Leonean women stated that A. J. imposed protection payments on them in exchange for allowing them to remain on the street. The necessary legal measures were taken against all those involved, based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
11/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the daily efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat theft operations across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding an unidentified individual carrying out burglaries targeting residences in Mount Lebanon. A video was also circulated on social media showing the suspect committing a burglary inside a residence in Bourj Hammoud before fleeing aboard a blue van of unknown additional specifications. Consequently, the specialized units of the Information Branch launched field and intelligence operations to identify and arrest the suspect. Following investigations and inquiries, they succeeded in identifying him as: R. J. (born in 1996, Lebanese) On 22-05-2026, following a meticulous surveillance and monitoring operation, a patrol from the Branch arrested him in the Nabaa area while driving a blue Mitsubishi van used in the theft operations. The vehicle was seized. A search of the suspect and the van led to the seizure of a quantity of hashish, remnants of marijuana, a booklet of rolling papers, and two mobile phones. During interrogation, he confessed to the charges brought against him. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, together with the seized items and the van, to the competent authority upon the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
11/6/2026
