Internal Security Forces Deny Arrest to Contain Criticism: Suspect Wanted for Multiple Crimes

The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces announced that "a newspaper published a report, which was then circulated on social media, claiming that one of the individuals whose arrest had been announced by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces for theft was apprehended while hunting in a coastal area, suggesting that the announced arrests were part of a propaganda effort."

It denied the accuracy of these reports and clarified that the arrest of the mentioned individual was carried out pursuant to an in absentia arrest warrant issued against him on 28-4-2026, as he is being pursued for several crimes, in addition to practicing hunting in violation of the law.

The General Directorate affirmed that it does not arrest any person except based on criminal acts or under search and arrest warrants issued against them.

It also called on media outlets and social media users to exercise accuracy and responsibility, and to refer to official sources before publishing or circulating any information."