The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division – issued the following statement: Infrastructure repair works in the Medawar area – Achrafieh A contractor company has commenced infrastructure repair works in the Medawar area of Achrafieh, in front of Baqlian Mills. The works will continue until 5:00 p.m. today, 5 November 2026. These works will require the closure of traffic at the specified location, with vehicles diverted behind the aforementioned mills towards Al-Bourj Company, until the completion of the works. Installation of reflective road studs in the Geitawi area A contractor company will install reflective road studs (cat’s eyes) in the Geitawi area, along the road extending from Saint George Hospital (Hôpital des Sœurs du Rosaire) to the end of the road section at Geitawi Hospital, followed by a stretch of 100 metres to the right and 30 metres to the left. The works will take place from 5 November 2026 until 30 November 2026, Monday through Saturday, from 6:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. the following day. On Sundays, however, the works will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. on the same day. Please note that these works will not result in traffic closures or any reduction in the available road width. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of these measures and comply with the instructions and guidance of Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as the posted traffic signs, in order to facilitate traffic flow.
5/11/2026
The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division – issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the specialized units of the Internal Security Forces to combat crimes against public morals and dismantle networks involved in human trafficking and prostitution, including the phenomenon of women being present along roadsides to solicit customers: On 31 October 2026, officers from the Anti-Human Trafficking and Protection of Public Morals Bureau, affiliated with the Judicial Police Unit, arrested three women on the Amchit–Jbeil highway who were standing along the roadside for the purpose of soliciting customers to engage in prostitution. They were identified as: K. H. (of unspecified nationality / without registered civil status) A. A. (of unspecified nationality / without registered civil status) F. A. (Lebanese) In the Maameltein area, along the coastal road, a patrol from the aforementioned bureau arrested another woman for the same offence, identified as: H. M. (Syrian) During questioning, the women admitted to the charges brought against them. They were subsequently referred to the competent judicial authorities in accordance with their instructions.
5/11/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Department: The following communiqué: On November 1, 2026, a sum of money was found at the Bechara El Khoury – Sodeco intersection, and it was deposited at the Chiyah (Correction: Chiyah -> Chiyah / Achrafieh area) Champ de Mars / Achrafieh / Tariq El Chamat (Tariq El Jdideh / Tariq El Cham) police station in the Beirut Police Unit. Therefore, the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces asks the person who lost the amount to head to the aforementioned station's center, located on Beydoun Street – Achrafieh, or call the number: 01-328094, in preparation to receive it after verifying its value and the circumstances of its loss.
4/11/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Department: The following communiqué: As part of the ongoing work carried out by the Internal Security Forces units to pursue and apprehend judicial wanted individuals across various Lebanese regions, and as a result of inquiries and investigations, on various dates, patrols from the Bekaa Investigation Division within the Regional Gendarmerie Unit managed to arrest judicial wanted individuals in the town of Taalabaya, who are: A. A. (born in 1995, Lebanese), who is wanted under an arrest warrant for promoting and consuming drugs. K. Y. (born in 1999, Palestinian), wanted by the judiciary under an in-absentia arrest warrant for promoting and trafficking drugs. M. B. (born in 1983, Lebanese), wanted by the judiciary under an in-absentia arrest warrant for promoting counterfeit currency. The detainees were handed over to the concerned unit to take legal measures against them, upon the instructions of the competent judiciary.
4/11/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Department: The following communiqué: Pursuant to the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces is circulating the photograph of the detainee: I. S. (born in 1994, Lebanese) On suspicion of his involvement in fraud operations and impersonating a lawyer. Initial investigations revealed that he used to delude detainees and their family members into believing he had the ability to intervene in following up on their judicial files and facilitate the course of their trials in exchange for sums of money, exploiting his personal connections. Legal measures were taken against him under the supervision of the competent judiciary. Therefore, this General Directorate requests anyone who has fallen victim to his actions and recognizes him to call the Information Department's hotline at 1788, or go to the department's center – Investigation Branch at the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces, in preparation for taking the necessary legal measures.
4/11/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Department: The following communiqué: As part of the ongoing efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces units to combat child labor, the exploitation of minors, and forcing them into begging and street vending across various Lebanese regions, a joint patrol from the Beirut Investigation Division and the Anti-Human Trafficking and Morals Protection Bureau arrested two individuals suspected of involvement in forming a child labor network by forcing them to sell flowers in the Nahr area. They are: – A. H. (born in 2003, Syrian). – M. A. (born in 2009, Syrian). As a result of the investigation conducted with them by the aforementioned bureau, it was revealed that the first detainee heads an organized network for exploiting and trafficking minors, exploiting more than fifteen minors—mostly of Syrian nationality—by employing them to sell flowers in the Nahr and Mar Mikhael areas, with the assistance of the second detainee. Accordingly, a patrol from the bureau carried out a search operation at his residence in the Dora area and arrested his wife: – A. Sh. (born in 2004, Syrian). Upon investigating her, her involvement in the aforementioned activities was revealed, particularly since her two brothers are minors and work within the same network, in addition to her and her husband sheltering and providing housing for the second minor detainee (M. A.) in their home in exchange for his work within the network. As a result of inquiries and investigations, the bureau managed to identify one of the parents of the minors working within the network, named: – M. Sh. (born in 1978, Syrian). A search and investigation notice has been circulated regarding him. On October 23, 2026, another patrol from the aforementioned bureau arrested a suspect accused of forcing minors to sell packets of tissues in Sassine Square – Achrafieh, named: – A. H. (born in 1968, Syrian). Upon investigation, his involvement in the aforementioned activities was revealed, particularly as he employs his two minor grandchildren in these tasks. Legal measures were taken against the detainees, and they were referred to the competent authority upon the instructions of the competent judiciary.
4/11/2026
The Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking and arrest those involved in it, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit received information indicating that an individual was trafficking drugs in the Maameltein area, along the coastal road. Following surveillance and investigations conducted by the aforementioned unit, his apartment in the said area was raided and the suspect was arrested. It was established that he was identified as: A. A. (born in 1983, Syrian national). A search of his apartment resulted in the seizure of quantities of pills and narcotic substances, packaged in bags, sachets and plastic containers, and prepared for distribution. The detainee and the seized items were handed over to the relevant unit so that the necessary legal measures could be taken against him, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authorities.
3/11/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Department: The following communiqué: As part of the ongoing follow-up conducted by the Internal Security Forces units to combat various types of crimes and apprehend perpetrators across all Lebanese territories, particularly motorcycle theft crimes, on September 22, 2026, a patrol from the Beirut Investigation Division within the Beirut Police Unit intercepted a person riding a black Yamaha N-Max motorcycle near the exit of the Phoenicia Tunnel towards the Ring Bridge. Upon attempting to apprehend him, he threw the motorcycle to the ground and ran towards Gibran Khalil Gibran Garden in an attempt to evade authorities. The patrol elements immediately pursued and apprehended him, seizing the motorcycle. He was identified as: M. J. H. (born in 2002, Syrian national), who has a prior criminal record for purse-snatching and theft. It was also revealed that he had stolen the motorcycle on the same night from the Starco area in Downtown Beirut. He confessed to carrying out approximately ten other motorcycle thefts from Downtown Beirut, in addition to the seized motorcycle. The detainee and the seized motorcycle were handed over to the concerned unit to take legal action against him, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judiciary.
3/11/2026
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.
Issued by the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: Pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces is publishing the photograph of the missing minor: Thana Mustafa Al-Naimi (born in 2010, Lebanese). She left her grandparents’ home in the Tabbaneh area of Tripoli at dawn on 19-10-2026 and went to an unknown destination. She has not returned to date. Anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is requested to contact Bab Al-Tabbaneh Police Station, under the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, at 06-389992 and provide any information they may have.
27/10/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: Pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces is circulating a photograph of the minor child: Haider Mohammad Al Ali (11 years old, Syrian national), who was found in the Sin el-Fil area, on the descent toward the Wati Bridge, and was brought from the Bekaa Valley, according to his own account. Anyone who has information about the child or knows any of his family members is requested to contact the Sin el-Fil Police Station, under the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, at 01-511989, to provide any relevant information.
18/10/2026
Issued by the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: The Directorate General of Internal Security Forces, based on the instructions of the competent judicial authorities, is circulating the photograph of the missing minor: Alaa Ahmad Mahmoud Baghdadi (born in 2011, Syrian) She left her place of residence in Haret Saida on 30-09-2026, heading 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 Haret Saida Police Station, under the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, at 07-720095, to provide any available information.
30/9/2026
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: Ayat Omar Al-Flaiti (born in 2009, Lebanese national), who left her family home in Ersal – Al-Flaiti neighborhood on 16 September 2026 and has not returned to date. Accordingly, anyone who has seen her or has any information about her or her whereabouts is asked to contact the Ersal Police Station of the Territorial Gendarmerie Unit at 28-230036 and provide any relevant information.
17/9/2026
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
