Six Nigerians arrested in Libya for drug trafficking

Six Nigerians have been arrested by Libya’s Stability Support Agency’s Department of Investigation in Tripoli, the capital of Libya, after they were found in possession of significant quantities of cocaine intended for distribution.

The arrested Nigerians consisted of one male and five females. These suspects, who were found with cocaine, were apprehended during an operation in the Libyan capital. The narcotics found in their possession have been handed over to the Libyan authorities for further examination as part of the ongoing investigation on the suspects.

Their arrest was disclosed by Migrant Rescue Watch, a humanitarian organization. It confirmed the arrest in a statement it published on Monday.

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The humanitarian organisation added that the arrested Nigerians have been referred to public prosecution for legal proceedings.

“Stability Support Agency – Dept. of Investigation dismantled a drug trafficking gang in Tripoli and arrested 6 #migrants (1 male and 5 females) of Nigerian nationality. The accused were found in possession of large quantities of cocaine ready for distribution. All are referred to public prosecution for legal action.”

In November, two Nigerians were arrested by Libyan authorities in Sabha and Bani Walid on charges related to drug trafficking following a raid on their premises by the Criminal Investigation Department.

They were found in possession of 1,200 hallucinogenic pills alongside other illicit substances.