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Lebanese Authorities Arrest Food Influencer Georges Dib for Drug Smuggling

8/27/2026

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Lebanese authorities arrested food influencer Georges Dib (Dr Food) on Aug 23 2026 in Akkar.
Investigators said he concealed narcotics in branded chocolates and biscuits linked to his confectionery businesses.
He had been sentenced in absentia last month to life imprisonment with hard labour for drug trafficking.
Despite outstanding warrants, he kept posting TikTok videos to his 8.7 million followers while on the run.

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Lebanese authorities arrested food influencer Georges Dib (Dr Food) on Aug 23 2026 in Akkar.
Investigators said he concealed narcotics in branded chocolates and biscuits linked to his confectionery businesses.
He had been sentenced in absentia last month to life imprisonment with hard labour for drug trafficking.
Despite outstanding warrants, he kept posting TikTok videos to his 8.7 million followers while on the run.