The Public Relations Department of the Beirut Municipality announced the arrest of two Syrian nationals inside the Beirut forest, who were in possession of a quantity of hashish placed inside a transparent plastic bag, as well as two knives. This action was taken based on the ongoing directives from Beirut Governor Marwan Abboud to the Beirut Guard Brigade to intensify security measures during vehicle and foot patrols throughout the capital, utilizing the brigade's available resources, and to support security forces in joint tasks requested from the brigade members. The statement also noted that the individuals, along with the seized items, were handed over to the relevant authorities for legal action.