Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security – Public Relations Division The following statement:   On 16/02/2026, citizen R. S. filed a report at the Qoubbeiaa Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie, stating that his domestic worker, named: N. S. A. (born in 2005, Ethiopian nationality) had, during the night of the same date, stolen a sum of money and fled to an unknown location. Accordingly, and based on the directive of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of Internal Security is circulating her photo and requests that anyone with information about her or her whereabouts contact the above-mentioned police station at 05-370963. All individuals providing information will remain strictly confidential, in accordance with the law.

18/2/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the daily monitoring conducted by the Internal Security Forces to combat burglaries across various Lebanese regions, and following the increase in home burglaries in Tayouneh, Hazmieh, Baabda, and Achrafieh—committed through climbing, breaking, and forced entry—it was determined, based on the investigations and intelligence of specialized units, that all the burglaries were carried out by the same individual using a motorcycle. Through surveillance and investigative operations, the Information Division identified the individual: • M. Y. (born in 1974, Lebanese) It was found that he resides permanently in the Bourj el-Barajneh area and only leaves to commit burglaries. On 6/2/2026, following a precise monitoring operation, a division patrol was able to arrest him in a well-planned ambush in Bourj el-Barajneh, with the motorcycle which was seized. Upon searching him and the motorcycle, a handgun with a magazine and 5 live rounds were found. During interrogation, he confessed to committing dozens of burglaries inside and in front of homes in Beirut and Mount Lebanon, including Ras el-Nabeh, Mounaw, Achrafieh, Mansourieh, Hazmieh, Tayouneh, Riyad el-Solh, and Baabda. He entered homes via balconies or by forced entry to steal money and jewelry. He also admitted to selling the stolen items in Sabra Camp, purchasing the firearm with the stolen money, and using drugs. The necessary legal procedures were carried out against him, and he was placed, along with the seized items, at the disposal of the competent authority in accordance with the judicial instruction.

18/2/2026

The following statement was issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to curb crime across various Lebanese regions and arrest perpetrators, particularly those involved in theft, robbery, and pickpocketing, information was received by the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit within the Regional Gendarmerie Unit regarding the presence of two individuals in the area of Hayy Al-Sellom suspected of committing robbery operations while riding a motorcycle in the said area. Following monitoring and surveillance, a unit force arrested them while they were riding a motorcycle. They were identified as: -M.D. (born in 2008, Lebanese according to his statement) -M.S. (born in 2007, Syrian according to his statement) Upon searching them, a military pistol with its magazine containing six live rounds, three black face masks, and a mobile phone were seized in their possession. After checking the motorcycle they were riding, it was found to be stolen. During interrogation, they confessed to carrying out several robbery and pickpocketing operations in the areas of Airport Road and Al-Ouzai. The two detainees, the motorcycle, and the seized items were handed over to the competent unit to take the necessary legal measures against them, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

17/2/2026

The following statement was issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the ongoing efforts carried out by the competent units of the Internal Security Forces to arrest individuals wanted by the judiciary across various Lebanese regions, and as a result of investigations and inquiries conducted by the Bekaa Investigation Unit within the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, four individuals were arrested in several Bekaa villages, as follows: First:On 12-02-2026, in the town of Al-Ain, the following individual was arrested:-H.S. (born in 1988, Lebanese),who is wanted by the judiciary pursuant to judicial prosecutions for crimes of theft and fraud.A quantity of cannabis resin was also seized in his possession. Second:On 13-02-2026, in the town of Jdeideh – Baalbek, unit members arrested:-H.S. (born in 1978, Lebanese),who is wanted by the judiciary under an arrest warrant and a summary judgment for theft. Third:On 16-02-2026, during a qualitative security operation carried out by patrols of the aforementioned unit in the town of Younine – Baalbek, one of the wanted individuals was arrested:-M.Q. (born in 1966, Lebanese),who is subject to an arrest warrant for complicity in intentional homicide and weapons offenses.A military pistol was seized in his possession. Fourth:On 16-02-2026, one of the unit’s patrols arrested a wanted individual during a qualitative security operation carried out in the town of Kfarzabad – Zahle. He is:-Ch.Ch. (born in 1971, Lebanese),wanted under two arrest warrants: the first for forming a gang, theft, and armed robbery, and the second for theft. A military pistol was seized in his possession. The arrested individuals, along with the seized items, were handed over to the competent units to carry out the necessary legal measures against them, in accordance with the instructions of the competent judicial authority.

17/2/2026

The following statement was issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: On 16-12-2025, in the locality of Amchit, two armed individuals forcibly entered the residence of D.S. (born in 1968, Lebanese), tied her up, and stole jewelry, a sum of money, and a mobile phone before fleeing to an unknown destination. The value of the stolen items was estimated at approximately USD 7,000. On 24-12-2025, in the locality of Jounieh, while A.Kh. (born in 1971, Lebanese) was opening his currency exchange office, two individuals knocked him to the ground and stole a bag he was carrying containing foreign currencies valued at approximately USD 200,000. The perpetrators fled on a motorcycle to an unknown destination. On 14-1-2026, in the locality of Amchit, two individuals, at gunpoint, robbed a jewelry store owned by D.K. (born in 1958, Lebanese). The stolen items included 285 grams of gold, 50 million Lebanese pounds, USD 1,000, three mobile phones, a military pistol belonging to the shop owner, as well as the surveillance cameras. The perpetrators fled in a black Range Rover SUV. The value of the stolen items was estimated at approximately USD 40,000. On 30-1-2026, R.Kh. (born in 1983, Lebanese) reported that unknown individuals had broken into his father’s residence located in Zalka – Shalloub Building and stole a safe containing 33 ounces of gold. The value of the stolen items was estimated at approximately USD 165,000. Following these incidents, the competent units of the Internal Security Forces initiated field operations and intelligence investigations to identify and arrest those involved in the aforementioned robberies. It was determined that the same gang carried out these operations. As a result of intensive inquiries and investigations, the identities of its members were identified as follows: M.Z. (born in 2003, Lebanese) M.A. (born in 1997, Lebanese) Kh.A. (born in 2000, Syrian) A.H. (born in 2000, Lebanese) M.A. (born in 1992, Lebanese) B.M. (born in 1977, Syrian) M.F. (born in 2007, Lebanese) Following close surveillance and monitoring operations conducted on 2, 3, 6, and 8-02-2026, division patrols arrested them in the areas of Sabra, Chiyah, and Qasqas. During interrogation, they confessed to committing the aforementioned robberies and to attempting to rob the money changer A.Kh. a second time, but they failed. They also stated that they had planned to carry out additional robberies in the areas of Mtayleb, Amchit, and Sodeco, and that they would divide the stolen goods among themselves. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred to the competent judicial authority based on the prosecutor’s instructions. Efforts are ongoing to arrest other individuals involved.

17/2/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: The Traffic Units of the Internal Security Forces continue their mission of enforcing speeding violations through radar monitoring day and night. During the week from 09-02-2026 until the morning of 16-02-2026, a total of 4,072 speeding tickets were issued. This measure aims to preserve citizens’ safety, deter reckless driving, and reduce accidents. Furthermore, as part of their duties in maintaining security and public order and combating crime in all its forms, the units of the Internal Security Forces arrested 230 persons across Lebanese territory during the same period (from 09-02-2026 until the morning of 16-02-2026). Those arrested were involved in various criminal acts and were wanted by the judiciary under different warrants and judicial rulings.

16/2/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: In recent times, several armed robbery incidents have occurred, targeting a number of individuals in the Mount Lebanon area. The victims were lured through social media via a dating application for homosexuals. The latest incident involved the robbery of a person in the Naccache area. As a result, the competent units of the Internal Security Forces initiated field and intelligence measures to identify and arrest those involved. Following investigations and inquiries, the Information Branch identified the suspects as: E.K. (born in 2007, Lebanese) J.E. (born in 2007, Lebanese) A.M. (born in 2009, Lebanese), minor On 30-01-2026, after a careful surveillance and monitoring operation, Information Branch patrols arrested the first in Sin El Fil, the second in Zouk Mosbeh, and the third in Naccache. During interrogation, they confessed to the charges against them, stating that they had created an account on the aforementioned application to lure homosexual individuals to the home of the grandfather of the third suspect in Naccache, where they would threaten them with kitchen knives and rob them of the money and other belongings in their possession. They also admitted to drug use. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred to the competent authority based on the instructions of the relevant judiciary. Efforts are ongoing to arrest other individuals involved.

16/2/2026

Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division, the following statement: Based on a complaint filed by citizen A.D. (born in 1989), owner of a jewelry shop on Barbour Street, against an unknown person for the theft of a gold item from his store, the Basta Police Station of the Beirut Police Unit conducted an investigation. The complainant stated that on 13-02-2026, a woman entered his shop under the pretext of purchasing a gold item and left without buying anything. After her departure, he checked his merchandise and discovered that a gold item was missing. As a result of follow-up investigations and review of surveillance camera footage, it was confirmed that the aforementioned woman had stolen a gold item from the shop. Accordingly, and based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces is circulating her photograph and requests that anyone who knows her whereabouts or has any information about her contact the Basta Police Station of the Beirut Police Unit at 01-633808 in preparation for taking the necessary legal measures. Any person providing information will have their identity kept strictly confidential, in accordance with the law.

16/2/2026