Issued by the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat crime across various regions of Lebanon, the Information Branch received information indicating that two unidentified individuals were luring girls they met through social media or at nightclubs, drugging them, sexually assaulting them, filming them, and subsequently blackmailing them. Among the victims was a girl who reported that she had been raped in the Hamra area by a man she had met, after he lured her there and drugged her. Following this, the Branch’s specialized units launched field and intelligence operations to identify and arrest the two individuals involved in these crimes. As a result of intensive investigations and inquiries, the Branch identified them as follows: I. Q. (born in 1989, Lebanese) H. F. (born in 2001, Lebanese) It was established that the second detainee had a prior criminal record for facilitating prostitution. On 12-10-2026, following careful surveillance and monitoring, patrols from the Branch arrested both men in the Chiyah and Ain El Remmaneh areas. During questioning, the two admitted to luring girls they met through social media and at nightclubs, and slipping narcotic substances into their drinks. After the victims lost consciousness, they would sexually assault them inside hotels in various areas. The first detainee added that he would subsequently film the victims in order to blackmail them, threaten them at a later stage, and prevent them from filing complaints against him. He also admitted to stealing their jewellery. A search of the first detainee’s home in the Chiyah area led to the seizure of a mobile phone containing video footage of the aforementioned complainant, concealed inside a sewing machine, as well as a camera he used to film the victims. The necessary legal measures were taken against both detainees, who were referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

26/10/2026

Issued by the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division A company will carry out road spraying and paving works in the Corniche El Mazraa area (Saeb Salam Boulevard) in several phases, as follows: Phase One: On 26 and 27-10-2026, from 7:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. the following day, on each day, asphalt spraying works will be carried out from the Mar Elias – Helo Barracks intersection to the Al-Rashedin – Salam intersection. These works will require closing the aforementioned carriageway and diverting traffic to the opposite carriageway. All roads leading to this carriageway will also be closed (the Mamama Street junction on the right and the Zein Street junction, Peugeot uphill). Phase Two: On 28 and 29-10-2026, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. the following day, on each day, asphalt spraying works will be carried out from the Al-Rashedin – Salam intersection to the Mar Elias – Helo Barracks intersection. These works will require closing traffic from the tunnel entrance on the carriageway leading towards Raouche in the direction of Saeb Salam Boulevard (Corniche El Mazraa), as well as at the Al-Sibai Street junction and then the Chebli Mallat junction. Traffic will be diverted to the opposite carriageway, with traffic flowing in both directions from Raouche, at the tunnel exit, to the Helo Barracks intersection. On 30-10-2026, both carriageways will be cleaned and prepared for paving, without closing the road. On 31-10-2026, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., paving works will begin on the road in Phase Two. On 1-11-2026, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., paving works will begin on the road in Phase One. Please note that the same traffic measures implemented during the asphalt spraying works will also be applied during the paving works. Motorists are requested to take note of these measures, comply with the instructions and guidance of Internal Security Forces personnel, and follow traffic signs in the aforementioned areas to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.

25/10/2026

Issued by the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the daily efforts undertaken by Internal Security Forces units to combat theft throughout Lebanon, the Information Branch received intelligence concerning a gang carrying out burglaries of homes and motorcycle thefts in the city of Nabatieh and its surrounding areas. Following this, the Branch’s specialized units launched the necessary operations to identify and arrest the gang members. As a result of intensive investigations and inquiries, they identified the members of the gang as follows: M. H. (born in 2002, Lebanese) M. H. A. (born in 2006, Lebanese) H. F. (born in 2001, Palestinian) Z. H. (born in 2004, Lebanese) Orders were issued to locate and arrest them as quickly as possible. On 15-10-2026, following careful surveillance and monitoring, Branch patrols arrested the suspects in an elaborate ambush set up for them in Nabatieh. They seized a pump-action shotgun, a military pistol, a motorcycle found to be stolen, a quantity of hashish, and tools used in thefts. During questioning, the suspects confessed to carrying out dozens of burglaries and motorcycle thefts in Nabatieh and its surrounding areas. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were handed over, along with the seized items, to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

25/10/2026

Issued by the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: First: Ashrafieh Area (Running Race) At 6:30 a.m. on 25-10-2026, a competitive race covering 10,452 metres, in addition to a 2 km fun run, will be held at the invitation of The Right Path Association in the Ashrafieh area. The gathering and starting point will be Sassine Square. Sassine Square will be closed as of 10:00 p.m. on 24-10-2026 to allow for logistical preparations. The following traffic measures will also be implemented until the event concludes: Traffic coming from Our Lady’s Church will be diverted towards Lazarieh School. Traffic heading towards Malek El Taouk will be cut off and diverted through Mar Mitr Tunnel. Traffic from above Sassine Tunnel towards Sassine Intersection will be blocked and diverted through Mar Mitr Tunnel. Traffic coming from Alexander Hotel will be cut off and diverted towards Hôtel-Dieu Hospital (outpatient clinics). The lane extending from Sassine Square towards Adib Ishaq Street will remain open as it forms part of the race route. Traffic at George Haddad Intersection will be cut off and diverted towards Burj Al Ghazal Intersection. Traffic at Dakhliya Intersection will be cut off and diverted towards Bourj Hammoud and Forum de Beyrouth. Traffic beneath the Fiat Bridge will be cut off and diverted towards Dakhliya. Traffic at the entrance and exit of Karm El Zeitoun will be cut off and diverted towards Karm El Zeitoun. Traffic at the Adlieh Roundabout will be cut off, preventing vehicles from entering the roundabout from the race side, as well as preventing traffic coming from the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces from reaching the roundabout. Traffic at the Museum Intersection will be cut off and diverted towards the Military Court and Adlieh. Traffic coming from Beshara El Khoury Intersection will be blocked from reaching Sodeco Intersection. Traffic coming from Beshara El Khoury Tunnel will be blocked from reaching the Zion descent. Traffic coming from Al-Amin Mosque Intersection will be blocked from reaching George Haddad Intersection. Second: Dbayeh Marina Area (Cycling Race) As of 8:00 a.m. on 25-10-2026, under the supervision of the Lebanese Cycling Federation, the Nefassartian Committee of Homenetmen Club will organize an MTB cycling race in the Marina area of Dbayeh, along the coastal road between Golden Beach Swimming Pool and the Martyr Brigadier General Wissam Al Hassan Barracks in Dbayeh. The race will consist of several laps. The aforementioned road will remain closed throughout the event. Third: Manara – Military Club Area (Triathlon Race) At 6:00 a.m. on 25-10-2026, at the invitation of the Lebanese Triathlon Federation, the Lebanese Triathlon Championship will be held in the Manara area, at the Military Club in Ras Beirut. The event will begin with a swimming competition, followed immediately by the cycling race and then the running race along the following route: from in front of the Military Club in Manara to Ain El Mreisseh and back, over five consecutive laps. The aforementioned route will be closed throughout the race, from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of these measures, comply with the instructions and guidance of Internal Security Forces personnel, and follow the traffic signs placed in the aforementioned areas, in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.

24/10/2026