Al-Tarabulsi meets with security directors in the western and central regions to review the directorates' activities.

Tripoli, February 15, 2026 (LANA) – The Minister of Interior of the Government of National Unity, Major General Emad Al-Tarabulsi, affirmed that security directorates are achieving tangible results in apprehending wanted individuals and solving cases, despite limited resources.

This came during an expanded meeting he held today, Sunday, at the headquarters of the General Directorate of Central Support, attended by security directors and their deputies from the western and central regions, as well as a number of officers and non-commissioned officers from the Ministry of Interior.

The Minister stated that the Ministry's strategy focuses on supporting security directorates in each region and relying on local personnel to enhance stability and end dependence on militias and loyalties, with the aim of building a sustainable, organized security institution.

Al-Tarabulsi pointed out that some directorates operate with limited resources, no more than two vehicles, yet they succeed in solving dozens of cases and apprehending wanted individuals. He added that several areas are free of unsolved murders, a significant security indicator, despite the challenging security environment, the proliferation of armed groups, and the lack of support.

He explained that prior to 2022, security directorates were almost entirely devoid of resources, while since 2023, they have received direct support in the form of vehicles and equipment. He emphasized that all current support is directed exclusively to security directorates, although it remains insufficient to meet the challenges.

The minister indicated that the traffic police contribute to the public treasury, with traffic violation revenues reaching approximately 8.5 million dinars in a single year. This is despite the police continuing to operate under difficult field conditions and facing shortages of uniforms and equipment, while traffic and emergency response officers maintain a heavy daily presence to manage traffic flow.

He stressed that the most significant challenges include a severe shortage of vehicles, weapons, uniforms, and detention facilities. He noted that some directorates face armed groups equipped with armored vehicles while possessing only police cars. He also highlighted the difficulty of combating smuggling, drug trafficking, and illegal immigration without adequate support, and the limited capacity of prisons to accommodate detainees.

During the meeting, the activities of the security directorates during 2025 were reviewed and compared to those of 2023 and 2024. The combined statistics for the three years showed that 174,835 reports and complaints were pending investigation, 151,456 reports were referred to the Public Prosecution, and 123,240 individuals were wanted in connection with various cases, of whom 122,808 were apprehended. The number of unsolved crimes reached 38,734, compared to 9,791 crimes that were solved.

Additionally, 2,962 stolen vehicles were reported, of which 1,166 were recovered. The number of additional wanted individuals reached 2,903, of whom arrest warrants were issued.

In the area of ​​traffic safety, 4,075 traffic accidents were recorded, resulting in 6,799 minor injuries, in addition to 424 suicides. 972 wanted vehicles were seized, while 1,264 wanted vehicles remained at large. 584,771 traffic violations and misdemeanors were recorded.

The meeting concluded by emphasizing that the achieved security results reflect the significant efforts of the security directorates despite limited resources. Some crimes have decreased thanks to organized criminal investigations, and the Ministry continues to support efforts to enhance the police's ability to enforce security in various regions, according to the Ministry of Interior.

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