Six Nigerians were detained by Libyan authorities in Tripoli on suspicion of drug trafficking after they were discovered in possession of large amounts of cocaine meant for distribution.
The Department of Investigation of Libya’s Stability Support Agency made the arrest and turned over the drugs to Libyan authorities for additional analysis.
The charity group Migrant Rescue Watch released a statement announcing their arrest.
The five female and one male accused have been referred to public prosecution for further legal action.
A drug trafficking group in Tripoli was broken up by the Department of Investigation’s Stability Support Agency, and six Nigerian migrants—five women and one man—were taken into custody. Large amounts of cocaine that were ready for distribution were discovered in the accused’s possession. For legal action, all are referred to public prosecution,” the statement said.
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This event follows the November arrest of two Nigerians on drug trafficking-related charges by Libyan authorities in Sabha and Bani Walid.
They were discovered in possession of 1,200 illegal drugs, including hallucinogenic tablets.
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