Lebanon
No Touching Security! Al-Hajjar Confirms Continued Measures to Protect National Stability
Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar confirms ongoing security measures after meeting President Joseph Aoun, highlighting the arrest of 20 individuals for theft and emphasizing that national stability is a top priority.
Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad Al-Hajjar announced that he briefed President Joseph Aoun on field procedures and precise security follow-ups conducted in recent days. These efforts, coordinated between the Ministries of Interior and Defense, resulted in the arrest of approximately 20 people, most of whom confessed to robbery and pickpocketing operations, while some wanted individuals had prior records for similar crimes.
Following his meeting with President Aoun at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, Al-Hajjar stressed that "security measures are continuing, and the safety of citizens and the country remains our permanent priority and our collective responsibility. Touching security and stability is forbidden."
