Libyan police have raided an under-construction house in the eastern region of Qaryounis, Benghazi, uncovering a human trafficking operation. The raid resulted in the seizure of a significant amount of gasoline and the arrest of several migrants.
The Benghazi Security Directorate stated, “Following the instructions of Security Director General Ahmed Al-Shamikh to combat illegal activities, information was received about individuals of various nationalities gathering in an under-construction house in the Al-Teriya area, within the jurisdiction of Qaryounis Police Station.
These individuals were suspected of planning to migrate to Europe via the Libyan coast.”
Based on this intelligence, the head of the Qaryounis Police Station ordered a reconnaissance team to investigate and apprehend any suspects.
Upon reaching Al-Teriya and entering the house, the team discovered several illegal migrants and found 60-litre plastic jerry cans filled with gasoline.
Additionally, the police seized a fishing boat and its engine. During interrogation, the migrants revealed their intention to migrate using the boat.
The investigation further uncovered that a Palestinian national had orchestrated the migration and collected the payments.
This individual was apprehended through a well-executed sting operation and confessed to the charges. All involved parties have been handed over to the relevant authorities for further action.
