Électricité du Liban (EDL) announced that, in coordination with the Ministry of Energy and Water, and with the support of security forces under judicial supervision, it carried out a campaign to remove illegal connections to the electricity network from February 16 to 19, 2026.
The operation resulted in 263 violation reports across several regions: 37 in Beirut, 34 in Chiyah, 81 in Sidon, 48 in Wadi Al-Zayni (Iqlim Al-Kharroub), 23 in Chtaura, two in Riyaq, five in Jeb Jennine, one in Jounieh, five in Berqayel (North), five in Zgharta (North), 14 in Sir Al-Dinniyeh (North), and eight in Qlayaat (North).
EDL said the campaign reaffirms its commitment to protecting public funds and ensuring the proper functioning of the public electricity utility. EDL added that it will continue to regularly inform citizens of the results of similar enforcement campaigns, in accordance with applicable legal procedures.
The operation resulted in 263 violation reports across several regions: 37 in Beirut, 34 in Chiyah, 81 in Sidon, 48 in Wadi Al-Zayni (Iqlim Al-Kharroub), 23 in Chtaura, two in Riyaq, five in Jeb Jennine, one in Jounieh, five in Berqayel (North), five in Zgharta (North), 14 in Sir Al-Dinniyeh (North), and eight in Qlayaat (North).
EDL said the campaign reaffirms its commitment to protecting public funds and ensuring the proper functioning of the public electricity utility. EDL added that it will continue to regularly inform citizens of the results of similar enforcement campaigns, in accordance with applicable legal procedures.
