Four Arrested Over Theft Valued at More Than $250,000
The Internal Security Forces’ General Directorate – Public Relations Division issued the following statement:
On September 29, 2026, unidentified individuals broke into a citizen’s home in the town of Kherbet Rouha, in the Rashaya district, and stole a safe containing gold jewelry and cash. The value of the stolen items was estimated at more than $250,000.
The Internal Security Forces immediately launched field operations and investigations. Following inquiries and surveillance, the Information Branch identified four suspects allegedly involved in the theft:
- A. T. (born in 1998, Lebanese)
- A. H. (born in 1991, Lebanese)
- A. H. M. (born in 2005, Syrian)
- G. M. (born in 1970, Lebanese)
On October 6 and 8, 2026, following close surveillance, Information Branch patrols arrested three of the suspects in the city of Baalbek and the fourth in Zahle.
During questioning, the suspects confessed to taking part in the theft alongside two other individuals.
The necessary legal measures were taken against the four suspects, who were referred to the relevant authorities on the instructions of the competent judiciary. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining individuals involved.
