- According to reports, the woman was working with foreign accomplices to distribute the drugs on the local market
A Nigerian woman has been arrested in Tripoli, Libya, for allegedly possessing approximately two kilograms of cocaine.
The arrest was made during a sting operation conducted by the 444th Combat Brigade, in collaboration with other security agencies.
According to reports, the woman was working with foreign accomplices to distribute the drugs on the local market. Migrant Rescue Watch, a humanitarian monitoring group, disclosed the arrest on Saturday via their X (formerly Twitter) account.
The woman was apprehended during a targeted operation aimed at dismantling drug networks in the Libyan capital. Preliminary criminal investigations have been completed, and the suspect is currently in custody. The case has been referred to the public prosecution.
The arrest highlights the ongoing efforts of Libyan authorities to combat drug trafficking and organized crime in the region. It also underscores the need for continued cooperation between law enforcement agencies and humanitarian organizations to address these complex issues.
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