It has become clear that the phenomena of robbery and theft have not been limited to Tripoli and its streets, as well as the surrounding areas, but have extended to Batroun, Dinniyeh, Miniyeh, and nearby regions, especially at night, where roads have become ambushes controlled by gangs that threaten passersby with knives or firearms, leaving their victims helpless. Conversely, crowded residential neighborhoods have become a source of concern for thieves who often fall into the hands of vigilant residents watching for protection. However, gunfire at night remains confined to Tripoli and its surroundings, although its frequency has recently declined following the army's latest security plan and the broad wave of arrests of wanted individuals in the city.
During the nights of robbery and theft, incidents were reported from last night until dawn today, including:
- The theft of two million Lebanese pounds from a young man at "Tal'at Al-Mashroo" in Al-Qubbah.
- The armed theft of a 2012 "Picanto" car, green color, bearing the number "541312 g" in Batroun, with the thieves heading northward; one was described by locals as large in build, while the other was thin with a long beard.
- A robbery on the Shka - Al-Hari coastal road experienced by a young man (B.H.) and his fiancée at the hands of armed individuals, during which their "Kia" vehicle was stolen along with all their money and identification documents, and the thieves fled to an unknown location.
Additionally, residents of the Tabbaneh area managed to apprehend a person named (A.B.) late last night while he was attempting to steal a motorcycle; he was subsequently handed over to security forces for legal action.
On another note, a dispute was reported last night in the Al-Daftardar square in Tripoli among a number of young men, which included mutual gunfire between the parties without any injuries reported. It was learned that the gunfire resulted from previous disagreements, and the shooters fled to an unknown location.
