Al-Hajjar Visits Internal Security Forces Headquarters, Reviews Security Situation and Ongoing Investigations

Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad Al-Hajjar visited the General Directorate of Internal Security Forces headquarters this morning, where he held a meeting with Director-General Major General Raed Abdullah and unit commanders. The meeting included a review of the security situation and measures taken across various Lebanese regions.

He also listened to a detailed report from operations room officers regarding field measures taken and operations conducted by specialized units, particularly in tracking and arresting wanted individuals to ensure enhanced security, stability, and citizen protection.

In line with his follow-up on security work, Minister Al-Hajjar made a special visit to the Information Branch, accompanied by Major General Abdullah. He met with the branch head, Brigadier General Mahmoud Qubarsli, and relevant officers, in the presence of the Chief of Staff Unit, Physician Brigadier General Alfred Hanna. He was briefed on the tasks undertaken by the branch and efforts in investigations, praising its achievements despite the secrecy required by its missions.

Al-Hajjar affirmed his confidence in the Internal Security Forces, including officers, non-commissioned officers, and personnel. He commended the role played by the Information Branch as one of the fundamental pillars of security in Lebanon, and the sacrifices it has made over the past years in defense of the nation.

Al-Hajjar noted that Lebanese citizens have felt, during recent weeks and months, the effectiveness, seriousness, and field presence of the Internal Security Forces, whether through tracking and arresting wanted individuals, controlling prohibited items and combating drugs, or conducting in-depth investigations into important files.

He pointed out that recent security investigations by the Information Branch, including those involving five detainees in the north, continued investigations into the murder of the former Iraqi MP, alongside simultaneous patrols and raids in Beirut and several Lebanese areas, reflect the level of seriousness and professionalism in security work.

Addressing the attending officers, he said: "I am confident that you will remain up to the challenges, responsibility, and hopes of the citizens."

Al-Hajjar emphasized that the priority for Lebanese people is security and stability, and that the responsibility of security agencies is to protect people and safeguard the country. He stated: "We have no option but to make maximum efforts and offer sacrifices, each from their position."

He expressed hope that Lebanon would overcome the difficult phase and storms passing through the region, and that the coming days and months would bring improvement in conditions, leading to safety and stability.