In Benghazi, the security leadership of the Ministry of Interior, appointed by the House of Representatives under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Osama Hammad, convened an extensive meeting on Tuesday. The discussion focused on mechanisms to enhance efforts in combating drugs and mind-altering substances and strengthening security presence in the southern region.
The meeting was chaired by Interior Minister Issam Abu Zreibah, and included high-level officials such as the head of the Drug and Mind-Altering Substances Control Agency, General Adel Abdel Aziz; the Director-General of the Desert Patrol Administration, General Salah Al-Khafifi; and the Director-General of the Central Support Administration, General Rafi Al-Barghathi.
According to the Security Media Office’s Facebook page, the meeting was dedicated to reviewing the current security situations in the eastern and southern regions, providing a comprehensive assessment of the prevailing security conditions.
The session also discussed potential threats to public security and exchanged views on the ground situation, identifying critical points requiring urgent intervention and effective solutions.
Discussions covered strategies to enhance the security footprint in the southern region, emphasizing the need to intensify efforts to curb smuggling and combat illegal immigration. Discussions also explored ways to improve border control mechanisms and develop effective strategies to address these issues to ensure the protection of national borders.
The meeting highlighted ways to support security directorates in the southern region, including the provision of necessary human and material resources to improve security performance. Attendees agreed on clear strategies for security cooperation among all ministry components to enhance the effectiveness of security operations in the area.
Minister Issam Abu Zreibah stressed the importance of swiftly implementing the decisions taken, highlighting the significance of teamwork and effective coordination among all agencies to achieve the desired objectives. He expressed full support for the efforts to enhance security and stability, reaffirming the government’s commitment to providing all necessary capabilities to support the security forces in their duties.
