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Large Cocaine Shipment Intercepted at Benghazi Seaport

March 5, 2024
Large Cocaine Shipment Intercepted at Benghazi Seaport
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The Libyan Anti-Narcotics Agency, in collaboration with the Libyan National Army, intercepted a substantial cocaine shipment at Benghazi’s seaport, marking the country’s largest seizure of the drug to date. Valued at over 224 million Libyan dinars, the operation was initiated following a tip from the Saudi Arabian Drug Enforcement Directorate about a suspicious shipment from Ecuador, purportedly containing bananas, on 29 February 2024.

An investigative team was promptly assembled to scrutinize the shipment, leading to the discovery of approximately 128 kg of raw cocaine, estimated to yield 640 kg when diluted, concealed within the container floors. This find was facilitated by the use of sniffer dogs and an X-ray scanner, after the containers had initially been cleared through inspection and health protocols.

Authorities have detained one individual, identified as a member of the customs service, for alleged involvement in the smuggling operation. The investigation continues as efforts to dismantle the remaining network persist.

Additionally, the Libyan Attorney General’s Office reported the seizure of over 8 million Pregabalin pills last month, concealed in a shipping container from India at the Port of Benghazi. This operation underscores the Libyan authorities’ commitment to combating drug trafficking and the challenges faced in preventing the influx of illegal substances.

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