The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: First – Road paving works: Tomorrow, 12 September 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., a contracting company will carry out paving works on Pierre Gemayel Avenue, along the route from Corniche el-Mazraa (Saeb Salam Boulevard) toward Adlieh. Traffic will be prohibited on the lane from Barbir – Corniche el-Mazraa toward Adlieh. Vehicles will be diverted from the intersection opposite Mohammad el-Hout Street, against the normal direction of traffic toward the Museum – Adlieh Tunnel, before being redirected at the Seryan intersection toward Fiat Bridge – Ministry of Interior. Second – Road-marking works: A contracting company will carry out road-marking works in two phases: A – Phase One: from 9:00 a.m. on 12 September 2026 until 5:00 a.m. on 13 September: Works will take place from the Cola intersection toward Sports City, up to the bus parking area – Engineers’ Syndicate intersection. These works will not require the road to be closed to traffic. B – Phase Two: from 9:00 a.m. on 13 September 2026 until 5:00 a.m. on 14 September: Works will begin at the pedestrian crossing opposite the Engineers’ Syndicate, on the route coming from Sports City – Civil Defense Center, passing behind Hamza Mosque alongside the bridge, and continuing to Saeb Salam Boulevard (Corniche el-Mazraa) toward Salim Salam. The works will require temporary road closures in several stages. Citizens are kindly requested to comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and the traffic signs installed at the site in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
11/9/2026
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 General Prison Chaplaincy, in cooperation with the Internal Security Forces, organizes a spiritual and humanitarian activity for female inmates at Baabda Prison.
21/8/2026
The General Prison Chaplaincy, in cooperation with the Internal Security Forces, organizes a spiritual and humanitarian activity for female inmates at Baabda Prison.
As part of initiatives aimed at providing spiritual and humanitarian support to female inmates, the General Prison Chaplaincy in Lebanon, in cooperation with the Internal Security Forces, organized a spiritual recital on 19 August 2026 at the Baabda Women’s Prison, featuring religious singer Elisabeth Bou Saad, accompanied by musician Alain Chalhoub. The event also included humanitarian and social initiatives. The “Lebanon of Tomorrow” association distributed essential women’s supplies to the inmates, while “Matbakh Mariam” (Mary’s Kitchen), in cooperation with Father Hani Tawk, provided them with lunch following the recital. The event was attended by the regional chaplain for Mount Lebanon, Father Nehmatallah Saghbini; the chaplain of Baabda Prison, Father Charbel Azar; journalist Fares Karam; as well as several members of the General Prison Chaplaincy and the “Lebanon of Tomorrow” association. This initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen spiritual and humanitarian support for female inmates and maintain meaningful engagement with them, helping foster an atmosphere of solidarity and support within the prison.
Students from Mishmish School visit the Mishmish Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit on the occasion of the 165th Anniversary of the Internal Security Forces
11/6/2026
Students from Mishmish School visit the Mishmish Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit on the occasion of the 165th Anniversary of the Internal Security Forces
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: On the occasion of the 165th Anniversary of the Internal Security Forces, and within the framework of cooperation and coordination between the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces and educational institutions in Lebanon, 57 students from Mishmish Mixed Public School visited the Mishmish Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit on 03-06-2026, accompanied by the school principal, Mr. Youssef Berri, and a group of teachers. Upon their arrival, they were welcomed by the station personnel. The station commander, Major Ahmad Al Adraa, provided them with a detailed presentation on the duties of the Internal Security Forces and their role in serving citizens across various fields. In this context, discussions focused on the importance of cooperation between the Internal Security Forces and citizens, as well as ways to promote civic responsibility among students. The station commander also explained how violations are addressed, how judicial investigations are conducted under the authority and supervision of the judiciary, and how judicial directives are implemented. Several students then addressed questions to Major Al Adraa regarding the duties and responsibilities of the Internal Security Forces, and he provided them with comprehensive answers. Afterward, Mr. Berri delivered a speech in which he praised the efforts of the Internal Security Forces in serving citizens, highlighting their important role in serving society and the sacrifices they make. At the conclusion of the visit, the students toured the various sections of the police station. Sweets, informational brochures, and Internal Security Forces flags were distributed to the students, and commemorative photographs were taken to mark the occasion.
Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Internal Security Forces and the Lebanese French University
4/6/2026
Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Internal Security Forces and the Lebanese French University
The Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Raed Abdallah, received this morning in his office at the General Headquarters Barracks a delegation from the Lebanese French University (ULF), comprising the University President and former Minister Dr. Michel Najjar, Director of Financial and Administrative Affairs Dr. Hani Haidoura, and retired Brigadier General Fawzi Hammadi. During the meeting, Major General Abdallah and Dr. Najjar signed a Memorandum of Understanding on academic cooperation between the two parties. The University President expressed the institution’s willingness to provide special scholarships to serving members of the Internal Security Forces, as well as to their families and the families of retired personnel. The signing ceremony was attended by the Head of the Staff Authority Unit, Brigadier General Dr. Alfred Hanna; the Commander of the Internal Security Forces Institute, Brigadier General Ahmad Abla; the Head of the Public Relations Division, Brigadier General Joseph Msallam; the Head of the Planning and Organization Division, Brigadier General Maroun El Khoury; the Head of the Administrative Affairs Division, Brigadier General Fadi El Hajj; and the Head of the Training Division, Brigadier General Troudi Al Qadi. This initiative comes within the framework of efforts to strengthen integration between security and academic institutions and to promote the concept of knowledge-based security, thereby contributing positively to the development of security performance and the enhancement of stability within Lebanese society.
La Direction générale des Forces de sécurité intérieure – Division des relations publiques communique ce qui suit : Sur instruction de l’autorité judiciaire compétente, la Direction générale des Forces de sécurité intérieure diffuse la photo de la personne portée disparue : Rou’a Seifeddine Al-Dayekh (née en 1999, de nationalité syrienne). Elle est portée disparue depuis le 4 septembre 2026. Il est à noter qu’elle travaille pour une société de marketing entre Jounieh et Beyrouth. Par conséquent, toute personne l’ayant vue ou disposant d’informations à son sujet ou sur l’endroit où elle pourrait se trouver est priée de contacter la Brigade judiciaire de Beyrouth, relevant de l’Unité de police de Beyrouth, aux numéros 01-810170 ou 01-810171, afin de communiquer toute information utile.
8/9/2026
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 the missing minor: Fatima Yazbek (born in 2010, unregistered in the civil registry). She left her family home in Nahla, Baalbek District, on 27 August 2026 for an unknown destination and has not returned since. She suffers from psychological and neurological disorders. Accordingly, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is asked to contact the Younine Police Station of the Territorial Gendarmerie Unit at 28-305011 and provide any relevant information.
28/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Upon the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the photograph of the missing person: Amal Fouad Ismail (born in 1991, Lebanese). She left her residence in Zgharta, near the Antonine School, on 9 August 2026, heading toward the town of Amchit, and has not returned since. She is known to suffer from a neurological disorder and is undergoing appropriate medical treatment. Anyone who has seen her or has any information regarding her whereabouts is requested to contact the Zgharta Police Station, Regional Gendarmerie Unit, on 06-660015, and provide any relevant information.
11/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: At the request of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the photographs of the following missing persons: Fadia Hussein Salah El-Din (born in 1984, Lebanese), who suffers from neurological disorders; and her children: Elias Kassab (born in 2016, Lebanese), minor; Lilia Kassab (born in 2017, Lebanese), minor; Marian Kassab (born in 2019, Lebanese), minor. They left their residence in Mreijat – Bekaa on 30 July 2026, heading toward the Houch Al Oumara area, and have not returned since. Anyone who has seen them or has any information regarding their whereabouts is requested to contact the Maalaka Police Station, Regional Gendarmerie Unit, on 08-804978.
1/8/2026
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: At the request of the competent judicial authorities, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the photograph of the missing minor: Assil Al-Sharji (born in 2014, Syrian) She left her family’s place of residence in the town of Eddé, Jbeil District, and has not returned to date. Anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is requested to contact the Jbeil Police Station of the Territorial Gendarmerie Unit at 09-584092 and provide any available information.
25/7/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: Upon the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the photograph of: Zahraa Abdul Ali Mouheibis (born in 2001, Iraqi national), who left Iraq on May 7, 2026, via Baghdad International Airport, traveling alone to Lebanon. Since that date, her whereabouts have remained unknown. Anyone who has seen her or has any information regarding her whereabouts is requested to contact the Ras Beirut Police Station of the Beirut Police Unit at 01-740942 and provide any relevant information.
11/7/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: Based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of: Mahmoud Fares Taameh (born in 2004, Syrian national) He left his home in Nahr Ibrahim on 03-07-2026 to go to his workplace in the same area, and has not returned to date. Therefore, anyone who has seen him or has any information about him or his whereabouts is kindly requested to contact the Jbeil Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at 09-548092 to provide any available information.
5/7/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: Based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the missing woman: Qahera Mohammad Halal (born in 1964, Lebanese) She left her home located in the Ouzai area on 03-07-2026 to an unknown destination and has not returned to date. Therefore, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is kindly requested to contact the Ouzai Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at 01-450897 to provide any available information.
4/7/2026
