Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was released: On September 12, 2026, in the Jnah area, a Lebanese man identified as (M. M.), born in 1983 and owner of a shipping company, fell victim to a fraud scheme. A woman, acting on behalf of one of his clients, arrived in a silver Hyundai and handed one of his employees an envelope containing €150,000 before leaving. It was subsequently discovered that the entire amount was counterfeit. On October 9, 2026, another Lebanese man, identified as (A. Gh.), born in 1988, was targeted in a similar fraud scheme in the Jnah area. A woman arrived in a silver Mercedes, claiming to be acting on behalf of an individual who owed him €50,000 for the purchase of two cars. She handed him the aforementioned amount and left. It was later discovered that the money was counterfeit. Following investigations and inquiries conducted by the Information Branch, it was established that the same woman had carried out both fraudulent operations. The Branch succeeded in identifying her as: D. B. (born in 2000, Lebanese). On October 21, 2026, following intensive surveillance, an Information Branch patrol spotted the suspect driving a silver Mercedes in the Jnah area. Officers set up an ambush and arrested her, seizing the vehicle allegedly used in the fraudulent operations. A search of the suspect and her vehicle resulted in the seizure of €51,000 in counterfeit banknotes, all in €200 denominations, in addition to a money-counting machine and a mobile phone. During questioning, she confessed to the charges against her, admitting to participating in both fraudulent operations alongside another individual. She explained that she would receive the counterfeit money, the vehicle with its registration plates changed, and a mobile phone from an unidentified individual near Al-Zahraa Hospital. The necessary legal proceedings were initiated against her, and she was referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authorities. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend all other individuals involved.
11/11/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was released: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces units to combat all forms of crime and apprehend those involved, particularly theft-related offences, and following a telephone report received by the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit, التابعة to the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, from the Operations Room of the Mount Lebanon Regional Command, concerning two individuals allegedly stealing from a well-known supermarket in Hazmieh, a patrol from the unit succeeded in apprehending the two suspects. They were identified as: J. H. (born in 1995, Lebanese) R. H. (born in 1997, Lebanese) Investigations revealed that both suspects had prior records for similar offences. A blue Honda Civic was also seized in their possession, bearing forged registration plates. During questioning, both suspects confessed to carrying out the theft at the aforementioned supermarket, as well as stealing from its two branches in Achrafieh and Jeita El-Malik. The two detainees and the vehicle were handed over to the competent police station for the necessary legal proceedings, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authorities.
11/11/2026
The Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces’ units to combat drug trafficking and distribution across the various regions of Lebanon, and following information received by the Information Branch concerning the activities of several drug-trafficking networks operating in a number of areas, patrols from the aforementioned Branch conducted surveillance operations and intensified their presence in areas where drug dealers were active. As a result, the Branch’s patrols carried out ambushes and raids on different dates in the following areas: Bourj el-Barajneh, Nabaa, Zouk, Ouzai, Tyre, Tripoli, Dekwaneh, and Sabtiyeh. These operations resulted in the arrest, in the act, of eight individuals belonging to several drug-trafficking networks, as well as the seizure of five motorcycles used in drug-trafficking activities. The individuals were identified as follows: M. Y. (born in 1980, Lebanese national), wanted by the judicial authorities under two arrest warrants for theft. B. N. (born in 1980, Syrian national), subject to a wanted notice for investigation on charges of theft. M. M. (born in 1994, Syrian national). M. A. D. (born in 1995, Palestinian national), with a prior criminal record involving drug-related offences. A. N. (born in 1994, Syrian national). M. M. (born in 1994, Lebanese national), also with a prior criminal record involving theft and firing a weapon. I. A. (born in 2002, Syrian national). A. Q. (born in 2008, Syrian national). A large quantity of narcotic substances was seized in their possession, including cocaine, baz (cocaine base), foreign cocaine, cannabis (hashish), a white narcotic substance, a solid substance, marijuana, crystal meth, a liquid substance, Captagon, narcotic pills of various colours, salvia, and a liquid substance contained in medical syringes. Mobile phones, sums of money, and forged documents were also seized. In addition, notebooks of cigarette rolling papers, empty bags, papers, boxes, and equipment used for packaging and consuming narcotics were seized. Furthermore, a search of the residence of the individual identified as M. Y., where he stored and packaged narcotics, resulted in the seizure of the following items: A quantity of narcotics. 13 motorcycles. One Kalashnikov rifle with five magazines. Two military-grade handguns with two magazines. A quantity of ammunition. One hunting rifle. Five precision scales. 15 mobile phones. Mobile phone batteries. Motorcycle keys of various makes. During questioning, the arrested individuals confessed to the charges brought against them. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and the arrested individuals, along with the seized items, were handed over to the competent authorities, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
10/11/2026
The Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., a training exercise will be conducted at the Martyr Brigadier General Wissam al-Hassan Barracks in Dbayeh, involving personnel from the Rapid Intervention Regiment. Live ammunition will be used during the exercise. Consequently, sounds of stun grenades, projectiles, and other similar noises are expected to be heard at the site and in the surrounding areas. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of this announcement and comply with the instructions and guidance provided by the Internal Security Forces personnel present at the location.
9/11/2026
The Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to pursue and arrest perpetrators of all types of crimes across the various regions of Lebanon, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit, under the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, received information indicating that several individuals were involved in drug trafficking in the Aramoun area, Mariam Street. Following surveillance and monitoring, a patrol from the Unit raided an apartment located in Aramoun, Mariam Street, near Al-Mustafa Mosque, Mneimneh Building, and arrested the following individuals: M. K. A. (born in 1988, Syrian national, according to his statement). A. A. (born in 1991, Syrian national, according to his statement). H. M. H. (born in 2008, Syrian national, according to his statement). A search of the individuals and the apartment resulted in the discovery and seizure of the following quantities of narcotics: 145 Sanita sachets containing a narcotic substance. 62 small plastic capsules wrapped in Sanita bags and containing a narcotic substance. 38 small transparent plastic capsules wrapped in small nylon bags and containing a white narcotic substance. One large plastic capsule containing a white narcotic substance. 14 medium-sized transparent plastic capsules containing a white narcotic substance. One large black bag containing cannabis (hashish). 11 medium-sized transparent black bags containing cannabis (hashish). One transparent sachet containing a white sheet with 69 small bags of narcotic substances. One transparent bag containing approximately 710 Captagon pills. A motorcycle, a military-grade handgun with an empty magazine, an amount of money in US dollars and Lebanese pounds, six mobile phones, and two SIM cards were also seized. The arrested individuals, the seized items, and the motorcycle were handed over to the competent unit for the necessary legal procedures to be carried out, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.
9/11/2026
The Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Following a complaint filed by Bank of the Mediterranean against several companies and individuals on charges of forgery and the use of forged documents, the Beirut Judicial Police Unit launched an investigation to uncover the circumstances of the case, identify those involved, and arrest them. As a result of investigations and inquiries, as well as efforts to trace the origin of the documents, the Beirut Judicial Detachment managed to identify an individual who claimed to be an employee of a bank. He was subsequently arrested after being lured into a trap. He was identified as: H. N. (born in 1975, Lebanese national). Upon searching him, evidence was found indicating his involvement, along with others, in forging banking and commercial documents, including documents related to increases in companies’ capital. As the investigation continued, the Detachment managed to identify and arrest the main suspect in the Hamra area. He was identified as: M. A. R. (born in 1994, Lebanese national). During questioning, he admitted to carrying out the forgery operations inside his residence in Bchamoun. Accordingly, a force from the Detachment raided the residence and seized equipment, papers, and documents related to the forgery operations. After it was established that the computer and the bag containing the stamps had been transferred to his parents’ residence in the Hay el-Sellom area, the residence was raided, and the computer and the bag were seized. Upon examining the forged documents, investigators found bank account statements, deposit documents relating to increases in companies’ capital, school and university certificates, employment and Social Security certificates, commercial documents, company registration certificates, and religious clerics’ identification cards attributed to Al-Azhar University. In addition, 16 forged stamps were seized. The Detachment also managed to arrest other individuals involved, namely: A. Y. H. (born in 1986, Lebanese national). H. S. (born in 1978, Lebanese national). H. A. (born in 1965, Lebanese national). Accordingly, and pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces is publishing the photographs of M. A. R., H. S., and H. N. Anyone who has fallen victim to their activities is requested to report to the Beirut Judicial Detachment, under the Judicial Police Unit, located at Barbar el-Khazen Barracks in Verdun, or contact the Beirut Judicial Detachment at 01-810171, so that the appropriate legal measures may be taken.
9/11/2026
The Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the daily efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces’ units to combat various forms of crime, particularly armed robberies and thefts across the different regions of Lebanon, the Information Branch received intelligence indicating that two unidentified individuals had been carrying out robberies targeting people by misleading them into believing that they would sell them digital currencies in exchange for cash. One of these incidents took place in the Jounieh area on September 29, 2026, when two individuals riding a motorcycle robbed a citizen of USD 10,000 after convincing him that they would exchange the amount for the digital currency USDT. They then fled to an unknown destination. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch’s personnel managed to identify both suspects, one of whom was identified as: H. A. (born in 2001, Lebanese national). On October 21, 2026, following surveillance and monitoring, a patrol from the Branch managed to arrest him in the Nabaa area. During questioning, he confessed to the charges against him, namely, carrying out the aforementioned robbery in the Jounieh area in collaboration with another individual. Together, they had stolen USD 10,000 from the victim after making him believe that they would sell him digital currency. He also admitted to using narcotics. The necessary legal measures were taken against the arrested individual, who was subsequently handed over to the competent authorities, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Efforts are still underway to arrest his accomplice.
9/11/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following announcement: A contractor company will be carrying out asphalt paving works on the Damascus International Road, along the stretch between the first Madraj Bridge and the uphill section towards the Bekaa Valley. The works will commence at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, 9 November 2026, and will continue daily until 4:00 p.m., until completion. Traffic heading from the Madraj Highway towards the Bekaa Valley will be completely closed and diverted via the internal Sofar Road towards Madraj and the Bekaa Valley throughout the duration of the works. Motorists are kindly requested to take note of this announcement and comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel, follow their directions and observe the posted traffic signs to help facilitate traffic flow.
8/11/2026
Issued by the Directorate General 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 theft and apprehend those involved, a patrol from the Beirut Investigation Unit, التابعة to the Beirut Police Unit, became suspicious of two individuals riding a motorcycle in the Mar Elias area, behaving in a suspicious manner. Accordingly, on 6 November 2026, patrol officers managed to apprehend both individuals. It was established that they were Syrian nationals, identified as: M. A. (born in 2006). A. S. (born in 2005). A white GR motorcycle was seized in their possession. The motorcycle had no registration plates or ownership documents and was being operated using a fabricated key rather than its original key. During questioning, both individuals gave statements in which the first admitted to stealing the aforementioned motorcycle, as well as two mobile phones. It is worth noting that the aforementioned unit arrested five individuals on charges of robbery and theft during the previous week. The two detainees, along with the seized items, were handed over to the competent unit for further investigation, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authorities.
8/11/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: On 21 October 2026, the body of a young man, identified as B. H. (born in 2006, Syrian national), was found in the town of Jadra, Chouf District, bearing gunshot wounds. It was subsequently established that his GR motorcycle and mobile phone had been stolen. Immediately, the relevant units of the Internal Security Forces launched field investigations and intelligence-gathering operations to identify and apprehend those involved. As a result of extensive inquiries and investigations, the Information Branch managed to identify the two suspects as follows: Y. N. (born in 2004, of undetermined nationality and without registered civil status). S. A. (born in 2003, of undetermined nationality and without registered civil status). Orders were issued to locate and arrest both suspects, in coordination with the competent judicial authorities. On 6 November 2026, following careful surveillance and monitoring, patrols from the Information Branch carried out two simultaneous operations, resulting in the arrest of the first suspect in the American Roundabout area and the second in the Ain El-Sikka area, at the entrance to Ain El-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp. During questioning, both suspects confessed to the charges against them, admitting that they had opened fire on the victim and stolen his motorcycle. The necessary legal proceedings were undertaken against them under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.
8/11/2026
Issued by the Directorate General 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 all types of crime and apprehend those involved, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit, التابعة to the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, carried out four security operations in different areas, resulting in the arrest of five individuals, as detailed below: First: Following information received by the unit regarding the presence of a warehouse storing stolen motorcycles in the Sabra area, a force from the unit managed to arrest: A. H. (born in 2004, Syrian, according to his own statement). Six motorcycles were seized at the location, along with 23 bags containing marijuana, 24 bags containing cannabis resin (hashish), approximately 400 narcotic pills, various other types of pills, as well as mobile phones and sums of money. Second: On 7 November 2026, a patrol from the unit arrested two individuals caught in the act of stealing a motorcycle in the Tahwitat Al-Ghadir area. They were identified as: A. H. (born in 1998, Lebanese, according to his own statement). H. S. (born in 2003, Lebanese, according to his own statement). Two motorcycles and an amount of cannabis resin (hashish) were seized. Further investigations revealed that the first suspect is also suspected of involvement in an incident involving the robbery of a mobile phone, a wallet and a sum of money from a member of the Beirut Municipal Police in the Burj Al-Barajneh area, in addition to several motorcycle thefts in Beirut. Third: On 6 November 2026, a force from the unit arrested: Z. H. (born in 2000, Syrian). The arrest took place in the Rweiss area on suspicion of drug trafficking. A quantity of cannabis resin (hashish), pills and substances suspected to be narcotics, packaging equipment, a motorcycle, and a mobile phone containing video clips of substances suspected to be intended for distribution, accompanied by their respective prices, were seized in his possession. Fourth: Following surveillance and tracking operations, a force from the unit arrested an individual wanted under an arrest warrant for motorcycle theft. The arrest took place in the Bir Hassan area. He was identified as: H. H. (born in 2004, of undetermined nationality and without registered civil status). A mobile phone was seized in his possession. The arrested individuals, along with the seized items, were handed over to the relevant units for the necessary legal proceedings to be taken, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authorities.
7/11/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces, acting upon instructions from the competent judicial authorities, hereby publishes the photograph of an individual detained on charges of theft and fraud, identified as: M. A. (born in 2001, Lebanese). The individual allegedly used to purchase goods and various items from shops in one of the towns in southern Lebanon, with a total value not exceeding USD 100. He would then falsely lead shop owners to believe that he had paid the amount due and ask them to return the remaining balance. According to the complainants’ statements, the individual had not actually handed over the said amount. Instead, he allegedly deceived them and fraudulently obtained their money and the goods he had purchased. Accordingly, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces requests that anyone who may have fallen victim to his activities or recognizes him contact the Tebnine Police Station, Regional Gendarmerie Unit, at 07-325283, to provide any relevant information, in preparation for taking the necessary legal action.
7/11/2026
