Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: As part of the ongoing monitoring conducted by the specialized units of the Internal Security Forces to address various violations throughout Lebanon and apprehend perpetrators, including those related to food safety, On February 2, 2026, a force from the Bekaa Investigation Detachment of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, in the presence of a representative from the Ministry of Health, raided a factory in the Qab Elias plain that was selling garlic and peeled, ready-to-eat potatoes. The inspection revealed that the factory was unlicensed and did not meet health standards. It was using water of unknown origin and processing garlic and potatoes (soaking, peeling, and cutting) using improper methods, posing a risk to food safety. Furthermore, the workers were not adhering to hygiene and food safety procedures, and wastewater was being discharged in a manner that polluted the environment. This raid resulted in the arrest of the factory owner, identified as: - W. J. (Born in 1994, Syrian) The detainee was handed over to the relevant department to carry out the necessary legal action against him, and the factory was sealed with red wax, after more than 3.9 tons of peeled garlic and 2.4 tons of peeled and cut potatoes were seized inside it, all of which did not meet health requirements. They were destroyed in the landfill belonging to the municipality of Qab Elias in accordance with health standards, in the presence of a representative from the Ministry of Health, based on the instructions of the competent judiciary.
5/2/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces - Public Relations Division: Based on instructions from the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces is circulating the photograph of a person arrested for the crime of motorcycle theft. The individual's name is: - Kh. M. (born in 2003, Syrian national). Therefore, the General Directorate requests that anyone who has fallen victim to his crimes and recognizes him, come to the Beirut Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit, located in the Barbar Khazen Barracks, or contact them at one of the following numbers: 01-789746 or 01-810171, in order to initiate the necessary legal procedures.
5/2/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces - Public Relations Division The following statement: On December 5, 2025, in the Burj Hammoud area, following an altercation between B.R. (born in 1998, Lebanese) and an unknown individual, the latter fired a handgun at B.R., who was wounded in the leg and transported to the hospital for treatment. The shooter fled on a motorcycle to an unknown location. Following this incident, the specialized units of the Internal Security Forces initiated field and investigative procedures to identify and apprehend the perpetrator. As a result of the investigation, the Information Division determined that the shooter was present at the residence of: - T.S. (Born in 1988, Lebanese), a transgender individual and friend of (B.R.) During his statement, he declared that the shooter contacted him via social media and came to his home. However, upon arrival, the shooter changed his mind and wanted to leave. As he was leaving, an argument ensued between him and (B.R.), during which shots were fired. He confirmed that he did not know the shooter's identity. As a result of intensive investigations and inquiries, the division was able to identify the shooter as: - A.F. (Born in 2003, Palestinian) On January 9, 2026, after a meticulous surveillance operation, an Information Division patrol apprehended him in the Cola area. During questioning, he confessed that he went to the home of a woman working as a prostitute. However, after arriving and paying the agreed-upon amount, he changed his mind and demanded a refund after discovering that the woman was actually a transgender man. The man refused to return the money and expelled him from the house. As he was leaving, a man—later identified as (B.R.)—approached him and told him to leave. The man then brandished a knife, attempting to rob him. The man fired a shot at him to escape. He stated that the gun used in the shooting was in his home. (B.R.) and (T.S.) confessed to drug use. The necessary legal procedures were carried out against them, and they were referred to the relevant authorities for further legal action, as directed by the competent judicial body.
5/2/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division – the following statement: On 31/01/2026, in the Abi Samra – Tal‘at Al-Rifaiyya area, two unidentified individuals riding a small motorcycle fired a live round from a military handgun in the direction of a minor female identified as (N. D., born in 2010, Lebanese), who was walking in the area accompanied by her mother and sisters, resulting in her being injured in her right leg. This incident sparked public outrage in the city of Tripoli. Immediately, the Information Branch initiated field and technical measures to identify the perpetrators as quickly as possible. Following intensive investigations and inquiries, their identities were established as:– Z. K. (born in 2006, Lebanese);– M. K. (born in 2000, Lebanese). On 04/02/2026, during a simultaneous operation, a patrol from the Information Branch arrested the first suspect in the Souk Al-Attarine area of Tripoli. Meanwhile, a force from the Branch raided a chalet in one of the seaside resorts in the Qalamoun area, where the second suspect was hiding, and succeeded in arresting him. A quantity of drugs and a motorcycle were seized in his possession. During interrogation, both suspects confessed that while (Z. K.) was driving the motorcycle, (M. K.) was handling the handgun in his possession, when a shot was accidentally fired toward the ground. They continued on their way without knowing that the bullet had struck a young girl in the area. The latter later attended a private party where he fired shots into the air using the same weapon, prompting him to go into hiding. It should be noted that the handgun belonged to a friend who retrieved it on the night of the incident. The necessary legal measures were taken against both suspects, and they were referred to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judiciary.
4/2/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division – the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat crimes across various Lebanese regions, particularly those related to drug trafficking and distribution, information was obtained by the Beirut Investigation Detachment within the Beirut Police Unit regarding two unidentified individuals involved in drug dealing, operating aboard a “Hyundai Van” vehicle in the Corniche El Nahr area – Dakhliyyeh intersection. Following investigations and inquiries, the detachment’s officers succeeded in identifying the two suspects as:– R. D. (born in 2005, Lebanese), subject to an arrest warrant for the crime of “arms trafficking”;– M. D. (born in 2000, Lebanese), wanted for the crime of “human smuggling”. On 31/12/2025, one of the detachment’s patrols managed to locate the aforementioned vehicle in the specified area, where a well-planned ambush was set, resulting in the arrest of its occupants. It was found that the vehicle had tinted windows obstructing visibility and bore mismatched license plates. Upon searching the two suspects and the van, 881 Captagon pills were seized in the possession of M. D.. The two detainees and the seized items were handed over to the competent unit to carry out the necessary legal procedures against them, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judiciary.
4/2/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division – the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to curb theft operations across various Lebanese regions, information was obtained by the Information Branch regarding an unidentified individual carrying out thefts through fraudulent means by impersonating a security officer. The suspect would check the identities of passersby, steal their wallets, and then flee on a motorcycle to an unknown destination.A video circulated on social media documenting the commission of these acts. Immediately, orders were given to the competent units within the Information Branch to carry out field and intelligence measures in order to identify the perpetrator and arrest him. Following investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded in identifying the suspect as:– S. H. (born in 1973, Lebanese), a repeat offender with prior records for theft and robbery by impersonating a security officer. He had previously been arrested several times for similar crimes and was released on 16/12/2025. On 20/01/2026, after careful surveillance and monitoring, one of the Branch’s patrols arrested him in the Doha Aramoun area while he was riding a motorcycle without license plates, which was subsequently seized. During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him, admitting to committing numerous thefts through fraudulent means after impersonating a security officer, using the motorcycle on which he was arrested, in several areas of Beirut and Mount Lebanon, including Gemmayzeh, Downtown Beirut, Sodeco, Galerie Semaan, Sin El Fil, and Achrafieh, where he would check the identities of passersby and steal their money. The motorcycle was judicially impounded, the necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred to the competent authority upon the instruction of the competent judiciary.
4/2/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division,the following statement: As part of the daily monitoring carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat fraud and scam operations targeting numerous citizens across various Lebanese regions and to apprehend those responsible, information was obtained by the Information Branch regarding an unidentified individual selling counterfeit gold coins in the Mount Lebanon areas, particularly in the Metn district. Accordingly, the specialized units of the Branch initiated field and intelligence measures to identify the suspect and arrest him. Following intensive investigations and inquiries, his identity was determined as:H. N. (born in 1974, Lebanese national). On 16/01/2026, after a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, a patrol from the Information Branch succeeded in arresting him in flagrante delicto in the area of Broummana while he was selling six counterfeit half gold coins to a citizen. The items were seized, and it was revealed that the same person had previously fallen victim to a similar scam carried out by H. N. using the same method. During interrogation, he confessed to the charges attributed to him.The necessary legal procedures were taken against him, and he was handed over, along with the seized items, to the competent authority upon the instruction of the relevant judiciary.
29/1/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division,the following statement: As part of an investigation conducted by the Southern Suburb Judicial Detachment within the Judicial Police Unit, with a suspect detained for crimes including armed robbery, theft, pickpocketing, and impersonation of a security officer, identified as:K. D. (born in 2004, Lebanese national), he confessed to committing these acts either individually or in cooperation with another person, as follows:– 250 pickpocketing operations involving wallets and mobile phones between the Shatila Camp and Rahab areas.– 150 robbery operations carried out through impersonation of a security officer between the Shatila Camp and Rahab areas.– 15 motorcycle thefts in the areas of Sibline, Jadra, and Barja. A wanted notice has been issued for his accomplice, who remains at large, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend him. Based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces is circulating the photograph of the detainee (K. D.) and requests that anyone who has fallen victim to his actions report to the aforementioned detachment headquarters, located in Ouzai – Martyr Mustafa Ali Hassan Barracks, or contact the following number: 01-451162, in preparation for taking the necessary legal procedures.
29/1/2026
Members of various sectors of the Internal Security Forces distribute awareness leaflets
30/12/2023
Members of various sectors of the Internal Security Forces distribute awareness leaflets
Members of various parts of the Internal Security Forces distribute awareness leaflets to citizens and inside restaurants and nightlife venues as part of the “Don’t Drink and Shop” campaign in the Jbeil and Batroun regions.
Launching ceremony for awareness videos on combating human trafficking
20/12/2023
Launching ceremony for awareness videos on combating human trafficking
Under the patronage of the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Imad Othman, represented by the Acting Commander of the Internal Security Forces Institute, Administrative Brigadier Bilal Al-Hajjar, and within the framework of the project “Strengthening Community Policing in Lebanon” funded by the European Union, and with the support of Caritas, it was launched on 12/14/2023. At the Internal Security Forces Institute - Aramoun / Barracks of Martyr Major Wissam Eid, a series of awareness videos on combating human trafficking. The ceremony was attended by the Philippine Ambassador to Lebanon, representatives of the embassies of the European Union, the United States of America, Bangladesh, a delegation from Caritas and another from the Community Police Strengthening Project, in addition to a number of representatives of civil society bodies in Lebanon, local and international associations and organizations, and events. Interested people, and officers from the Internal Security Forces. On the occasion, I delivered several speeches, which were summarized as follows: Speech by Major General Othman’s representative, Brigadier General Al-Hajjar: Dear audience, what brings us together today at the Internal Security Forces Institute, the mother institute for security institutions, is an absolute faith in confronting one of the most complex crimes. The crime of trafficking in persons is not an ordinary, traditional crime, but rather it affects a person's humanity and the human dignity inherent in him and legislated by all heavenly and earthly laws. Given the seriousness of this crime, the Internal Security Forces, since before the issuance of Law 164/2011 (Punishment of the Crime of Trafficking in Persons), introduced this concept within the legal, civil, and academic community, where our officers had the initial initiative and effective participation in producing several papers and documents related to the definition of the crime and its indicators. And the necessary strategies to combat it and respond to its repercussions. The necessary training curricula have also been prepared for our members. Various ranks. Since the legal and security response alone is not sufficient, networking has been done with local and international civil society in order to ensure a multi-sectoral response so that we can provide shelter, health and psychological services to the victims of this crime. Caritas was one of the first partners in this field because of its long experience and high standards in providing shelter and providing various services to marginalized groups, especially migrant domestic workers. Our partnership with this ancient organization began more than a decade ago and included joint training in addition to technical committees that laid the foundations of the response applicable in our society. This long and strong partnership has increased in roots and successes recently, especially through the project to strengthen community policing, which was gratefully funded by the European Union, which included several activities related to training and raising awareness, leading to the production of awareness films, the subject of our meeting. The Internal Security Forces are not alone in the first line of contact to detect and identify the victims of this crime, and they are not alone in the battlefield and confrontation. Rather, the combined efforts of all sectors will inevitably lead to revealing every problem that society suffers from. Therefore, we call on everyone to join this battle to achieve a safer society. Speech of the representative of the European Union Embassy: The campaign, which we are launching through a collaborative partnership with Caritas and the Internal Security Forces, aims to raise community awareness to prevent human trafficking. The European Union is proud to support this project, which falls within a larger initiative to strengthen the rights-based approach in the Internal Security Forces to provide protection to victims of child labour, forced prostitution and other forms of violations in Lebanon. Speech by the representative of the Community Policing Strengthening Project: Laia Castells: The peculiarity of this campaign is that, following the community policing model, Caritas and the Internal Security Forces worked together in its design, establishing a collaborative partnership that will last beyond the duration of the project. In addition, the campaign will help improve public confidence in police work, by further highlighting the security forces' commitment to promoting human rights and providing protection services to victims of child labour, forced prostitution and other forms of exploitation, and human trafficking. Speech by Father Michel Abboud, President of Caritas: Father Abboud began his speech with a famous saying of one of the thinkers, stating that “it is not only the evil ones who destroy the world, but rather it is those who stand by and watch that the world is destroyed,” stressing “the importance of citizens applying the campaign’s slogan, not turning a blind eye to any indicators or signs of human trafficking, and reporting The concerned authorities, led by the Internal Security Forces, will contribute to supporting the fight against this crime, thus protecting the victims and holding the perpetrators accountable.” Pointing out that “what the Lebanese need most today is security and peace, in light of their loss of social, health and even food security,” he stressed that “all people working in the field, from the Internal Security Forces and all the forces in Lebanon and even Caritas, must They enjoy economic protection, so that they can perform their role and protect citizens in the best possible way. Hence the importance of the continuity of projects that are not available in our country, which constitutes a guarantee of the continuity of the work of our employees, workers and volunteers with high ethics in accordance with international standards.”
Independence Day 2023
27/11/2023
Independence Day 2023
On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, on Thursday afternoon, November 23, 2023, students from the Department of History and International Relations at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Saint Joseph University (USJ) visited, accompanied by the Head of the Department, Dr. Christian Tuttle, and the Head of the Public Relations Division of the Internal Security Forces, Brigadier General Joseph Musallam, a number of members of the Internal Security Forces, where the tour began with a meeting with the Beirut Police Commander, Brigadier General Ahmed Abla. Dr. Tuttle began the meeting by conveying the greetings and appreciation of the University President, Father Professor Salim Dakkash, to Major General Othman. Then Brigadier General Abla explained to the students the major security tasks and responsibilities in the capital. By answering their questions. They then went to the operations room, the analysis room, and the monitoring and control room, and learned about the operation of the emergency number 112 and how to respond to citizens’ calls, the importance of forensic analysis to prevent the occurrence of crimes and quickly detect them, and the importance of the supervisory role played by the Beirut Police in maintaining security and pursuing criminals. They then moved to the Scientific Investigations Department in the Judicial Police Unit, and the officers, heads of the criminal laboratories, identity verification, central accidents, explosives, equipment, and supplies offices, explained to them the role of this department and how to detect crimes by adopting advanced scientific methods in removing evidence from crime scenes. The tour was completed with a visit to the 1st Beirut Regional Model Company, where the company commander briefed them on the principles of community policing under which it operates, and explained to them these principles, which are based on cooperation and partnership with the local community with the aim of maintaining security and enhancing stability, based on the shared responsibility with the community to implement the vision of Strategic Internal Security Forces “Together...towards a safer society.” At the conclusion of the visit, the students expressed their admiration for the scientific development achieved by the Internal Security Forces in several fields, and their pride in the professionalism of the officers and members, male and female, and the commitment and sacrifices they make in these difficult circumstances. They felt that there are professional people protecting them and watchful eyes looking after them. A national security institution has the right to have the support of people and society. We hope that this experience will be generalized to all universities in Lebanon, as it strengthens patriotism and belonging among Lebanese youth.
صدر عن المديريّة العامّة لقوى الأمن الدّاخلي ـ شعبة العلاقات العامّة البلاغ التّالي: تُعمِّم المديريّة العامة لقوى الأمن الدّاخلي، بناءً على إشارة القضاء المختصّ، صورة المفقود: - علي عصام حميد (مواليد 2003، لبناني)الذي خرج بتاريخ 31-1-2026 من منزله الكائن في محلّة صيدا، ولغاية تاريخه لم يعد. لذلك، يُرجى من الذين شاهدوه أو لديهم أيّ معلومات عنه أو عن مكانه، الاتّصال بمخفر حارة صيدا في وحدة الدّرك الإقليمي على الرقم 720095-07 للإدلاء بما لديهم من معلومات.
1/2/2026
صــدر عــــن المديريّـة العـامّـة لقــوى الأمــن الـدّاخلي ـ شعبة العـلاقـات العـامّـة البــــــلاغ التّالــــــي: تُعمِّم المديريّة العامّة لقوى الأمن الدّاخلي، بناءً على إشارة القضاء المختص، صورة المفقودة: ماري بولس مبارك نهره (مواليد عام 1942، لبنانية) التي غادرت بتاريخ 19-12-2025 منزلها في الحدث، ولم تعد حتّى تاريخه. علمًا أنّها مصابة بمرض ألزهايمر. لذلك، يرجى من الذين شاهدوها ولديهم أيّ معلومات عنها أو عن مكانها، الاتّصال بفصيلة الحدث في وحدة الدرك الإقليمي على رقم الهاتف 466553- 05 للإدلاء بما لديهم من معلومات.
20/12/2025
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: Upon the request of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the missing person: Elias Michel Haddad (born in 1987, Lebanese) He left his family’s home in the town of Kfarmatta in 2023 and has not returned to this day. It is worth noting that he is a person with special needs. Therefore, anyone who has seen him or has any information about him or his whereabouts is kindly asked to contact the Baabda Judicial Detachment in the Judicial Police Unit at one of the following numbers: 05-922173 or 05-921115, and provide any information they may have.
8/10/2025
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces announces that on April 1, 2025, at approximately 9:30 AM, a child—believed to be around five years old—was found in the Al-Mina area of Tripoli, near Al-Nasr School. According to his own statements, the child’s name is Mohammed Omar Al-Ali, and he is of Syrian nationality. In accordance with the directives of the competent judiciary, the Internal Security Forces are circulating his photo and request that anyone who recognizes him or has information about his family contact the Mina Police Station at 06-616985. Your cooperation is essential to ensuring the child’s safe return to his family.
1/4/2025
The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division has issued the following statement: Based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces is circulating the photo of the missing minor: Hanzada Rabih Al-Ali (born in 2013, Syrian) Hanzada went missing on March 30, 2025, last seen facing Saida castle, and has not returned yet. Therefore, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is kindly requested to contact the Saida Police Station on the following number: 07-726920
1/4/2025
The following statement has been Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces, based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, is circulating the image of the following missing minor: Fatima Rabih Mnawwar (born in 2009, Palestinian nationality), Fatima left her family's home in Taamir Ain al-Hilweh Camp – Saida on March 31, 2025, and has not returned yet. Therefore, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is requested to contact the Saida Police Station on the following number 07-726920 to provide any relevant information.
1/4/2025
