EDL removes 233 power network violations in nationwide crackdown
2/16/2026 3:12:30 PM
Électricité du Liban (EDL) announced that, with the support of security forces and under the supervision of the competent judiciary, it carried out a campaign to remove illegal connections to the electricity network between February 10 and 12.
The operation resulted in 233 violation reports across several regions: 25 in Beirut, 29 in Chiyah, 33 in Sidon, 86 in Wadi Al-Zayni (Iqlim Al-Kharroub), eight in Chtaura, six in Riyaq, eight in Jeb Jennine, one in Baabdat, 24 in Berqayel (North), and 13 in Zgharta.
EDL said the campaign underscores its commitment to protecting public funds and ensuring the proper functioning of the public electricity utility. EDL added that it will continue to inform citizens periodically of the results of similar enforcement campaigns, in accordance with applicable legal procedures.
The operation resulted in 233 violation reports across several regions: 25 in Beirut, 29 in Chiyah, 33 in Sidon, 86 in Wadi Al-Zayni (Iqlim Al-Kharroub), eight in Chtaura, six in Riyaq, eight in Jeb Jennine, one in Baabdat, 24 in Berqayel (North), and 13 in Zgharta.
EDL said the campaign underscores its commitment to protecting public funds and ensuring the proper functioning of the public electricity utility. EDL added that it will continue to inform citizens periodically of the results of similar enforcement campaigns, in accordance with applicable legal procedures.