The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Further to our previous statement issued on 5 August 2026, concerning the circulation of the photo of the detained woman: J. N. (born in 1970, Lebanese), who is suspected of committing fraud and impersonation offenses in several areas of North Lebanon, an investigation conducted by the Sidon Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit also revealed that the suspect had been posing as an “inspector from the Ministry of Economy” in the South Lebanon and Nabatiyeh governorates. Accordingly, and pursuant to the instructions of the competent judiciary, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces is circulating her photo for the second time and asks anyone who has fallen victim to her actions and recognizes her to contact the Sidon Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit at either of the following numbers: 07-754308 or 07-729147, so that the necessary legal measures may be taken.
16/8/2026
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 arrest perpetrators of all types of crimes across various Lebanese regions, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Detachment of the Territorial Gendarmerie Unit received information about an individual dealing drugs from a motorcycle in the Hay al-Sellom area, opposite the cemetery. Following surveillance and monitoring, a patrol from the detachment succeeded, on 10 August 2026, in intercepting the motorcycle at the aforementioned location. The motorcycle was found to be unregistered and was being driven by: A. T. (born in 2001, Lebanese) During questioning, he admitted to dealing drugs. A search of the suspect resulted in the seizure of: a medicine envelope containing blue pills; 32 small transparent bags containing hashish; 11 small green bags containing hashish; 9 small blue bags containing marijuana; 5 medium-sized black bags containing marijuana; sums of money in Lebanese pounds and US dollars in various denominations, as well as a mobile phone. In a related operation on the same date, a patrol from the same detachment arrested another individual who was dealing drugs from another motorcycle in the Hay al-Sellom area – Orwa Street. He identified himself as: M. J. (born in 2005, Syrian), according to his statement. During questioning, he admitted to dealing drugs in several locations, including Hay al-Sellom – Orwa Street, near Al-Wardiyah Station, on the street of the roasteries, near the cemetery, and at various times inside the market. He also stated that he worked for another individual. A search of the suspect resulted in the seizure of: a small metal marijuana grinder; a small transparent bag containing salvia; a medium-sized green bag containing hashish; sums of money in Lebanese pounds and US dollars, as well as a mobile phone. The two suspects, the seized items and substances, and the two motorcycles were handed over to the relevant unit for the necessary legal measures to be taken, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judiciary.
16/8/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: The third hill climb race will take place in the Mreijat–Bekaa area on 16 August 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Citizens are requested to take note and comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as with the traffic signs posted at the location, in order to facilitate traffic flow.
15/8/2026
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 arrest individuals wanted by the judiciary and suspects across various Lebanese regions, and as a result of field and intelligence operations conducted by the specialized units of the Information Branch, the whereabouts of one of the most dangerous individuals wanted by the judiciary for various offenses were identified. The suspect had been moving with extreme caution in the Ain al-Dahab area of Akkar. He was identified as: K. S. (born in 2001, Lebanese), who is the subject of 20 judicial warrants for offenses including theft, forming a criminal gang, arms trafficking, and burglary. On 7 August 2026, following a meticulous surveillance and monitoring operation, an Information Branch patrol arrested him in a carefully planned ambush in the aforementioned area. He was handed over to the relevant unit for the necessary legal measures to be taken against him, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judiciary.
15/8/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: A contracting company will carry out work to lay the second layer of asphalt from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, 15 and 16 August 2026, in several areas of Beirut. Accordingly, the Directorate General will implement the following traffic measures: First – In Cola, on the eastbound lane leading from Hamza Mosque toward the Corniche al-Mazraa intersection: Traffic coming uphill from the Sports City toward Tariq al-Jdideh will be diverted left onto Fleifel Street, then left onto Abdel Basset Ghandour Street, reaching the Arab University of Beirut behind Hamza Mosque. Traffic will then continue toward Corniche al-Mazraa at the Al-Rifai intersection. Traffic coming from Al-Rifai toward Cola will be restricted to one lane. Traffic coming from Al-Zouheiri Station–Wata al-Msaytbeh toward Tariq al-Jdideh will be diverted and restricted to one lane to the right of the Cola–Al-Boustani intersection. Traffic coming from the downhill road by the Arab University of Beirut up to Hamza Mosque and heading toward Cola will be diverted right onto Fleifel Street, then left onto Abdel Basset Ghandour Street, reaching the Arab University of Beirut behind the aforementioned mosque. Traffic will then continue toward the Al-Rifai intersection on Corniche al-Mazraa and onward toward Cola, using one lane. Second – From Peugeot Bridge to the Dakhiliyeh intersection: Traffic will be prohibited along the aforementioned stretch. Vehicles coming from beneath Peugeot Bridge will be diverted toward Al-Badawi Street and onward to Mar Mikhaël–Gemmayzeh. Traffic coming from the Al-Nahr traffic lights will be diverted toward Fiat Bridge, with two lanes operating in opposite directions. Citizens are requested to take note of these measures and comply with the instructions and directions of Internal Security Forces personnel in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
14/8/2026
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 apprehend individuals wanted by the judiciary, a patrol from the Beirut Central District Police Station of the Beirut Police Unit arrested a suspicious individual in downtown Beirut on 19 July 2026, while he was riding an olive-green SYM GR 125 motorcycle. After verifying his identity, he was identified as: F. J. (born in 1996, Lebanese) who was wanted in connection with three judicial proceedings for theft offenses. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judiciary.
14/8/2026
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 drug trafficking and distribution across various regions of Lebanon, the Information Branch received information indicating that two unidentified individuals were dealing drugs in the North Lebanon Governorate. Following this information, the Branch’s specialized units launched field and intelligence operations to identify and arrest the two suspects. As a result of their inquiries and investigations, the Branch was able to establish their identities as: W. A. A. (born in 2000, Palestinian), nicknamed “Obama”; M. Sh. (born in 1996, Palestinian), nicknamed “Al-Tablouj.” On 12 August 2026, following a meticulous surveillance and monitoring operation, a Branch patrol arrested them in the Al-Madfoun area while they were aboard a public passenger van. A search of the two suspects resulted in the seizure of: 22 large transparent nylon bags containing 2,784 g of salvia; 3 small transparent bags containing 21 g of the same substance; 3 small transparent bags containing plastic capsules filled with 37 g of cocaine base; as well as two mobile phones. During questioning, they admitted that they had obtained the drugs from the Laylaki area with the intention of distributing them in various parts of the North Lebanon Governorate. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were handed over, along with the seized items, to the relevant authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judiciary.
14/8/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: On the occasion of the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, the Municipality of Jezzine is organizing its annual festival to mark the occasion. A Mass will be held at Our Lady Church on 14 August 2026 at 6:00 p.m., followed by a religious procession through the city’s streets to the Al-Maabour area, at the entrance to Jezzine. A free concert will then be held near the municipal building. Accordingly, traffic within the city will be diverted on the aforementioned date from 6:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m., as follows: Traffic coming from the city of Sidon toward Jezzine will be diverted starting from the Dahr al-Ramleh area, toward Haitoura–Ain al-Toughra (behind the Jezzine Government Serail), passing through the Al-Shakharib neighborhood, and continuing to Jezzine Square. Traffic coming from the town of Kfar Houneh toward Sidon will be diverted to the street behind Saint Anthony Monastery in Jezzine, then to Restaurants Street, continuing to Al-Maabour, and from there to the main road leading toward Sidon. Citizens are requested to take note of these measures and to comply with the instructions and directions of Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as with the traffic signs placed at the location, in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
13/8/2026
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.
Training session on gender sensitivity at the Women’s Prison in Tripoli, in cooperation between the Internal Security Forces and Dar Al-Amal Association.
2/6/2026
Training session on gender sensitivity at the Women’s Prison in Tripoli, in cooperation between the Internal Security Forces and Dar Al-Amal Association.
As part of the cooperation and coordination between the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces and civil society organizations, Dar Al-Amal Association organized a training session on “Gender Sensitivity” at the Women’s Prison in Tripoli on 20 May 2026. The session was attended by the Association’s social worker, Ms. Mona Issa, along with several association members and female prison guards. The training began with a welcome session and an explanation of its objectives, emphasizing the importance of gender-sensitive practices within the prison environment, particularly in relation to the treatment of female inmates and their specific needs. The session aimed to explain the concept of gender sensitivity, defined as an approach based on understanding the different needs and circumstances of women and men and taking them into account in daily practices to ensure fairness and non-discrimination. It also sought to raise awareness about the importance of addressing the specific needs of female inmates. Through interactive activities, the training highlighted key challenges faced by female prison officers, including issues related to motherhood, pregnancy, and difficult social circumstances that some inmates may have experienced before incarceration. The session also addressed the distinction between equity and equality, with participants emphasizing the importance of treating each inmate according to her individual circumstances and needs, while improving communication through active listening, support, and the reporting of complaints to the appropriate authorities. A dedicated segment focused on self-care and reflection, in recognition of the psychological and physical pressures faced by prison personnel in the course of their duties. At the conclusion of the training, participants expressed their satisfaction with the session, noting that it had enhanced their knowledge and provided them with new concepts and skills.
A workshop in Jounieh on the concept of community policing with the participation of the Internal Security Forces and municipalities, in coordination with Siren Associates.
23/5/2026
A workshop in Jounieh on the concept of community policing with the participation of the Internal Security Forces and municipalities, in coordination with Siren Associates.
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: On 22/05/2026, a workshop on the concept of community policing was inaugurated at the Jounieh Municipality building, with the participation of the Internal Security Forces, the Keserwan Federation of Municipalities, and the coastal municipalities, in coordination with “Siren Associates.” The workshop aimed to strengthen cooperation and coordination between security agencies, municipal police, and citizens, thereby contributing to the development of joint security work, enhancing preventive security, and reinforcing effective partnerships to preserve security and stability within cities and towns. On this occasion, the Commander of the Mount Lebanon Region in the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, Brigadier General Abdo Khalil, representing the Director General of the Internal Security Forces Major General Raed Abdallah, delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of continuous cooperation and coordination between security agencies and local authorities. He stressed that security work is based on service, trust, and partnership, and that ongoing communication between the Internal Security Forces and municipalities enhances preventive and proactive security and contributes to achieving the desired positive outcomes. For his part, the President of the Keserwan and Ftouh Federation of Municipalities, Mr. Elie Baaino, affirmed that security is not merely an organizational measure but rather the fundamental pillar of community stability. He emphasized that integration between municipal police and the Internal Security Forces creates a genuine safety network for society based on rapid response, information sharing, and teamwork. He considered security a shared responsibility and noted that sincere cooperation remains the shortest path toward a safer, more stable, and prosperous society. In turn, the Mayor of Jounieh, Mr. Fayçal Frem, highlighted the importance of launching the workshop on community policing, which strengthens cooperation between the Internal Security Forces, municipal police, and citizens, with the aim of consolidating a genuine partnership to preserve security, enhance stability, and serve citizens. Following the opening session, a workshop was held between officers of the Jounieh Company units, led by Company Commander Colonel Charbel Habib, and municipal police commissioners from the nine participating coastal municipalities. The session focused on discussing the mechanisms for implementing the concept of community policing, explaining its objectives, foundations, and role in enhancing cooperation between the Internal Security Forces, municipalities, and society.
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
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 two missing sisters: Salam Mazen Al-Makari (born in 2008, Lebanese) Maria Mazen Al-Makari (born in 2010, Lebanese) minor They left their home located in the Abi Samra area – Tripoli on 27-06-2026 and have not returned to date. Therefore, anyone who has seen them or has any information about them or their whereabouts is kindly requested to contact the Abi Samra Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at 06-434834 to provide any available information.
28/6/2026
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, based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, is circulating the photograph of a newborn baby girl who was found near the Municipal Stadium roundabout in the Saqi Tripoli area. Therefore, anyone who has any information about her or any of her relatives is requested to contact the Sweika Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at: 06-423387 to provide any available information.
21/6/2026
