Security measures in Beirut discussed by al-Hajjar and Menassa
Interior Minister and Municipalities Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar and Defense Minister Major General Michel Menassa held a meeting at the Interior Ministry this morning to discuss the security situation across the country and coordinate security measures, particularly in Beirut.
The meeting addressed on-the-ground measures being implemented by security agencies to track down perpetrators of robberies and snatch thefts, as well as efforts to strengthen security in the capital’s streets and neighborhoods. They also stressed the importance of coordination between the Internal Security Forces and the Lebanese army in carrying out security missions to ensure a unified response and effectively address ongoing challenges.
Minister al-Hajjar also received Beirut Governor Marwan Abboud and asked him to speed up repairs to the city’s surveillance camera network and ensure the installation of additional cameras, as well as arrange for all streets to be illuminated. These measures aim to reassure residents, strengthen surveillance and improve the ability to monitor security developments across the city.
He also asked that the Beirut Guard Regiment step up its presence on the ground and prioritize security and traffic management duties over any other tasks.
