Law Enforcement Department of the General Administration of Security Operations in the Central Region was able to thwart the smuggling of a large sum of money outside the country, approximately $14 million, in addition to silver bars.
The administration said that Law Enforcement patrols were able to overthrow a gang specialized in smuggling foreign currencies and precious metals outside Libya after tracking down them based on instructions issued by the Attorney General in Misrata.
One of the gang members was arrested while trying to smuggle an amount of approximately $14 million, in addition to several silver bars that were hidden inside a transport truck.
The administration confirmed that the amount was delivered to the Central Bank of Libya branch in Misrata.
Crimes