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Africa North
Libyan Police Thwart Migrant Smuggling Attempt in Sabratha
2022-05-05
On Wednesday, Libyan police managed to thwart the smuggling of migrants colonists in the coastal city of Sabratha, west of Tripoli
...a confusing city, one end of which is located in Lebanon and the other end of which is the capital of Libya. Its chief distinction is being mentioned in the Marine Hymn...
The Sabratha Security Directorate said in a statement that a human trafficking gang was attempting to carry out an operation in the coastal city.

The migrants colonists were arrested, with their rubber boat and equipment confiscated.

"Members of the human smuggling gang fled, leaving behind five motorized vehicles at the scene of the crime," the statement added.

The police confirmed that all the seizures were referred to the Criminal Investigation Department, and the necessary measures were taken to arrest the suspects.

The European Commission claimed that its efforts to shore up the Libyan Coast Guard is based on a "do no harm" principle, and saves lives.
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