Authorities in Sirte, Libya, have apprehended six Nigerian nationals, a Libyan driver, and his mother in connection with an alleged human smuggling operation.
According to a statement released by Migrant Rescue Watch, the Abu Najim Police Department intercepted a vehicle driven by the Libyan suspect, identified by his initials A.M.M., with his mother as a passenger.
During the operation, police discovered six undocumented Nigerian migrants hidden in the vehicle. All eight individuals—the six migrants, the driver, and his mother—were taken into custody and subsequently referred to the competent legal authorities for prosecution.
“Migrant Rescue Watch reports that the Abu Najim Police Dept. (Sirte) seized a vehicle and arrested a Libyan driver (‘A.M.M.’) accompanied by his mother for attempted human smuggling of six undocumented migrants of Nigerian nationality. All referred to competent authorities for legal action,” the organization stated.
Libya continues to serve as a major transit point for migrants seeking to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe, despite the significant dangers and the risk of detention that such journeys entail.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
