In a significant crackdown on illegal liquor trading, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Jardas Al Abid branch has successfully apprehended a group of individuals involved in the manufacturing and distribution of homemade alcohol.
The operation was conducted in a secluded forest area behind a farm in Zawiyat Al Qusur, shedding light on clandestine activities within the region.
The arrest followed a tip-off received by the Jardas CID, indicating suspicious operations at one of the local farms. Subsequent investigative procedures revealed a hidden liquor production site in the forest behind the farm.
The owner of the farm, along with two other individuals from the city of Al Marj, were found to be involved in the production and distribution of the illegal substances, utilizing their personal vehicles for transport.
Armed with authorization from the public prosecutor, a joint force comprising members of the Jardas Al Abid CID and the Coastal Branch was formed and dispatched to raid the manufacturing site.
The operation led to the detention of all suspects present at the location. Authorities also seized four barrels of alcohol in various stages of production and another four barrels ready for consumption and sale.
This operation underscores the continued efforts by Libyan law enforcement to combat the illegal alcohol trade and highlights the ongoing challenges in regulating substances within the region. The CID’s proactive approach in addressing such illegal activities is pivotal in maintaining public safety and upholding the law.
In February,
Members of the Criminal Investigation Department of Benghazi’s Security Directorate, tasked with the joint security plan, conducted a raid on a local liquor manufacturing facility in the Al-Fuwakhat area.
The operation was carried out following instructions from the head of the joint security chamber, Benghazi Security Director General Ahmed Al-Shaamakh, to combat the scourge of drugs and intoxicants.
Information received by the Criminal Investigation Department members about the local liquor factory in the Al-Fuwakhat area prompted an immediate response. Patrols from the Criminal Investigation Department, along with other security agencies involved in the security plan, moved to the Al-Fuwakhat area. Upon arrival, they raided the factory and seized a quantity of homemade liquor and all the equipment used in its production.
This raid is part of a broader crackdown on illegal substances in Benghazi, reflecting the local authorities’ commitment to curbing illegal activities and ensuring public safety. The operation is expected to have a significant impact on reducing the availability of illegal liquor in the region.
