On 3 March 2016, a notice issued by Lebanon’s General Security announced that the Machghara regional General Security center would begin receiving applications and transactions on the morning of Monday, 14 March 2016.
The notice identified the users of the service as Lebanese citizens, Arab nationals, and foreign residents, and stated that transactions would be received in the town of Machghara in the West Bekaa District.
The center’s jurisdiction covered thirteen towns and villages: Machghara, Ain Al Tineh, Saghbine, Ain Zebdeh, Bab Mareh, Qelia, Sohmor, Lousia, Yohmor, Libbaya, Zellaya, Aaitanit, and Maydoun.
The milestone documents the beginning of an official regional service operating from Machghara for a group of West Bekaa communities. The original source is a concise administrative announcement, so this article preserves its stated details without attributing services or powers that were not listed.