The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Following investigations conducted by the Information Branch in the city of Nabatiyeh, one of its patrols arrested two individuals in Adchit – Nabatiyeh on suspicion of stealing contents from a destroyed building. One of them works in the scrap-metal trade. They would sell the stolen items to a scrap yard and split the proceeds. They were identified as: M. A. (born in 1969, Egyptian national); I. M. (born in 1978, Lebanese national). The stolen property is estimated to be worth approximately US$20,000 and includes: 63 solar panels; 2 water tanks; More than 350 square meters of tiles; 3.5 cubic meters of wood; Industrial equipment and other items. During questioning, M. A. admitted that, together with I. M., he had stolen the contents of a building destroyed during the war in several batches, sold the stolen property to a scrap yard, and split the proceeds after each sale. I. M. also admitted to participating in the theft. The two detainees and the seized items were handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal action, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
11/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ daily efforts to combat crime across Lebanon, the Information Branch received information on 23 August 2026 about an unidentified individual who had thrown stones at Saint Thérèse Church in the Minieh area, shattering its windows. Following this information, the Branch’s specialized units launched field and intelligence operations to identify and apprehend the perpetrator. Investigations led to his identification and established that he was a minor born in 2010. On 26 August 2026, following close surveillance and monitoring, a Branch patrol arrested him in the Minieh area. The detained minor was handed over to the competent authority for the necessary legal action, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
11/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: In an effort to reduce tragic road accidents, and pursuant to a decision by the Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Brigadier General Ahmad Hajjar, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces has begun implementing measures to enforce traffic regulations across Lebanon. Between 7 and 10 September 2026, a total of 7,352 traffic violations of various types were recorded, including speeding, driving without license plates, failure to wear a seat belt, using a mobile phone while driving, and other violations. In addition, 226 vehicles in violation of traffic regulations and 451 illegal motorcycles were impounded. The Internal Security Forces will continue to enforce the law in order to protect citizens’ lives and enhance road safety.
10/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: On 25 August 2026, in the Bourj el-Barajneh area, following a financial dispute: R. M. (born in 2006, Lebanese national) opened fire with a pump-action shotgun at his father: A. M. (born in 1968, Lebanese national). The victim sustained gunshot wounds to the neck and head and was taken to a hospital for treatment, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The shooter fled to an unknown location. Following the incident, specialized units of the Information Branch launched field and intelligence operations at the crime scene and in the surrounding area to locate and apprehend the suspect. Investigations led officers to his hiding place inside an apartment in a building in the Airport Road area. Following close surveillance and monitoring, the apartment was raided and the suspect was arrested inside. A search of the suspect resulted in the seizure of: A handgun with a magazine containing 10 live rounds, as well as one round in the chamber; A black pump-action shotgun bearing red-colored traces, along with 10 live rounds inside a bag. The detainee and the seized weapons and ammunition were handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal action, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
10/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts by specialized Internal Security Forces units to combat crime, track down those involved, and apprehend them, and following investigations conducted by the North Investigation Detachment of the Territorial Gendarmerie Unit, its officers carried out two arrests on 3 September 2026, as follows: First: A North Investigation Detachment patrol arrested: M. A. Kh. (born in 2005, Syrian national), red-handed in the Qobbeh area while he was circulating counterfeit currency at a gas station. Officers seized US$900 in counterfeit currency and 5,000,000 counterfeit Syrian pounds from the new issue from his possession. During questioning, he admitted to the allegations against him. Second: Later that same day, following surveillance and monitoring, a North Investigation Detachment patrol arrested the following individual in Deir Ammar: A. A. T. (born in 1979, Lebanese national). It was established that he was wanted in connection with six judicial proceedings: three arrest warrants for attempted murder and theft, a search and investigation notice for a shooting offence, and two apprehension warrants for attempted murder and breaking and entering. The two detainees and the seized items were handed over to the competent units for the necessary legal action, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
9/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts by specialized Internal Security Forces units to combat drug trafficking and distribution across Lebanon, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Detachment of the Territorial Gendarmerie Unit received information about an apartment in Sin el-Fil being used to store narcotics before their distribution to drug dealers. Following intensive investigative efforts, the Detachment established that the storage location had been moved from Sin el-Fil to Achrafieh, where a drug trafficking network was using an apartment to store narcotics. The following individuals were arrested: M. A. (born in 1999, Lebanese national); A. Sh. (born in 2002, Lebanese national). An investigation conducted by Baabda Police Station revealed that the first suspect was responsible for receiving narcotics before distributing them to other dealers in various areas of Lebanon. It was also established that he was wanted under an arrest warrant for a drug-related offence. The investigation further uncovered additional apartments used to store narcotics in Corniche el-Mazraa, Bchamoun, Hazmieh, and Jernaya in Jezzine District, and identified several individuals involved in the network’s drug distribution, manufacturing, and storage activities. In coordination with the competent judicial authority, Investigation Detachment officers raided the identified locations at various times and dates. They seized large quantities of various narcotics, including ketamine, hashish, marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine, LSD, hallucinogenic mushrooms, and other drugs. Officers also seized precision scales, equipment used to extract oils, seal nylon packaging, and manufacture ketamine, as well as large quantities of materials used for packaging and distributing narcotics. Investigations also revealed that the network was smuggling ketamine through Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport by concealing it inside premium liquor bottles that were professionally resealed and packed in luggage. A number of hunting rifles, ammunition, and projectiles were also seized, along with a large and varied quantity of gold jewelry, watches, cash in several currencies, computers, mobile phones, and documents. The following members of the network were also arrested: A. A. (born in 1992, Lebanese national); S. A. (born in 2011, Lebanese national); S. A. (born in 1967, Lebanese national); J. F. (born in 1970, Lebanese national); H. T. (born in 1993, Lebanese national); I. H. (born in 1991, Lebanese national); D. S. (born in 2005, Lebanese national); A. H. (born in 1963, Lebanese national); M. T. (born in 1963, Palestinian national). The investigation further established that this was an international network run from outside Lebanon by its founder and alleged mastermind, an individual who presents himself as a Belgian national and claims to own an international event-management company with an Instagram account. He travels across several European countries and uses the Signal app to communicate with members of his network. He was identified as: M. T. (born in 1996, Palestinian national), nicknamed “Robin.” According to the investigation, he organizes and hosts music events in various areas of Lebanon, where ketamine is allegedly manufactured and distributed, along with ecstasy, cocaine, and other narcotics, to people attending these events. Investigations also found that members of the network are educated, speak multiple languages, work in various fields, and regularly practice yoga, giving them calm and unsuspecting profiles. As a result of the investigation, H. T. was caught red-handed manufacturing drugs inside an apartment in Bchamoun, where he was arrested. The detainees and all seized items and narcotics were handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal action, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining individuals involved.
9/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ ongoing efforts to combat various forms of crime, the Beirut Police Investigation Detachment received information about a group of suspicious individuals in the Qasqas area who were in possession of a quantity of drugs. Following close surveillance and monitoring, a Detachment patrol carried out a carefully planned ambush, resulting in their arrest red-handed in Qasqas. They were identified as: A. A. (born in 2003, Syrian national); M. Sh. (born in 2006, Syrian national); A. T. (born in 2009, Syrian national); H. M. (born in 2008, Palestinian national); M. Z. (born in 2005, Syrian national). Two motorcycles without license plates, a quantity of hashish, and cigarette-rolling materials were seized from their possession. The detainees and the seized items were handed over to Tariq el-Cham Police Station, where they admitted to forming a gang involved in stealing and robbing motorcycles. Among their key admissions, they confessed to breaking the lock and stealing an Aprilia motorcycle in Dbayeh, as well as forcibly taking a black “Sweet” motorcycle from its rider in the BIEL – Beirut area and later selling it inside the Shatila refugee camp for US$100. They also admitted to using drugs. The detainees were referred to the competent judicial authority pursuant to its instructions.
9/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ ongoing efforts to combat crime, particularly drug-related offences, on 24 August 2026, a patrol operating under the Jounieh Company Command of the Territorial Gendarmerie Unit set up a temporary checkpoint on the coastal road in the Nahr Ibrahim area. At the checkpoint, the patrol arrested three individuals, including a minor, who were traveling in a black Nissan Sunny: Kh. Sh. (born in 2006, Lebanese national); S. S. (born in 2005, Lebanese national); A minor girl, born in 2010, Lebanese national. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a quantity of narcotics, including: 10 vials containing ketamine; 79 plastic containers containing cocaine; 5 white cubes wrapped in tissues; 95 Captagon pills; 26 colored pills; 48 Tramadol pills; 31 vacuum-sealed bags, each containing hashish; 12 bags, each containing marijuana; 10 bags containing hashish; 3 “Vape Packwoods” electronic smoking devices; 3 booklets of rolling papers; 4 mobile phones. The vehicle was placed under judicial seizure. The three detainees, along with the seized drugs and other items, were handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal action, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
9/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces is circulating a photograph of: A. K. (born in 1989, Lebanese national), who was arrested for theft by deception. He would falsely claim that his victims had hit him with their vehicles, deliberately damage his mobile phone, and then demand varying sums of money from them as compensation. Accordingly, the Directorate General asks anyone who has fallen victim to his scheme and recognizes him to report to Al-Nahr Police Station of the Beirut Police Unit or call 01-581074, so that the necessary legal action can be taken against him.
9/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ ongoing efforts to combat theft, track down those involved, and apprehend them across Lebanon, the Information Branch obtained information about an individual involved in breaking into companies and stealing safes in several areas of Mount Lebanon. Following this information, the Branch’s specialized units launched field and intelligence operations. Investigations led to his arrest in the Beddawi area. He was identified as: S. F. (born in 1972, Lebanese national). During questioning, he admitted to the allegations against him and confessed to carrying out three break-ins involving the theft of safes from companies in Mount Lebanon, specifically in Jounieh, Ballouneh, and Zouk Mikael. The stolen property was found to include sums of money and a Kalashnikov-type rifle. The detainee and the seized items were handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal action, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
9/9/2026
As part of the ongoing cooperation and coordination between the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces and associations and institutions working in the health and social sectors, and as a continuation of the periodic prison visitation program, the “Nidal for Humanity” Association, in cooperation with the Internal Security Forces, the doctors’ and nurses’ sectors of the Alumni Association, and the Al-Farah Social Foundation, visited Roumieh Prison on 3 September 2026 to monitor inmates’ health conditions and provide medical examinations. The visit forms part of a regular monthly program. It is not limited to examining inmates in need of medical care, but also includes follow-up with prisoners who were examined during previous visits, ensuring that they are adhering to prescribed treatments and assessing the progress of their health conditions. The visit also included an inspection of the prison pharmacy to review the quantities and types of medicines available. Doctors also conducted clinical examinations of inmates to directly assess their health conditions and follow up on cases requiring medical care or treatment, thereby contributing to improved healthcare within the prison. The visit is part of ongoing efforts to support the Central Prisons Company Command and the medical center at Roumieh Prison, strengthen healthcare services in Lebanese prisons, and enhance cooperation among the relevant stakeholders
8/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the Internal Security Forces’ ongoing efforts to track down and apprehend individuals involved in drug smuggling, and within the framework of the security plan established by the Judicial Police Unit to combat this scourge and curb its spread across Lebanon, the Central Anti-Narcotics Bureau received information about a network based in a Latin American country, involving Lebanese nationals and engaged in smuggling drugs into Lebanon through travelers, using sophisticated methods to conceal the narcotics inside their luggage. Following this information, the Bureau began analyzing the available intelligence and gathering further information. It succeeded in uncovering preparations for an operation to smuggle a quantity of drugs from Brazil into Lebanon through Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport, using a traveler identified as: A. T. (born in 1986, Lebanese national). On 25 August 2026, following coordination with the Lebanese General Security at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport, the suspect was arrested upon entering Lebanese territory. After the suspect was handed over and his luggage searched, officers seized 4.9 kg of cocaine that had been mixed with adhesive substances and professionally concealed in the false bottoms of two suitcases belonging to him. During questioning, he admitted to the allegations against him and stated that the plan was to later separate the cocaine from the substances with which it had been mixed. The operation uncovered a sophisticated method of disguising and concealing narcotics used by drug trafficking and smuggling networks in an attempt to evade detection and seizure. The necessary legal measures were taken against the suspect under the supervision of the competent judicial authority. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining individuals involved.
8/9/2026
