The Stabilization Support Apparatus announced the dismantling of a human trafficking network involved in smuggling, transporting, and harboring illegal migrants, following the surveillance of a suspect who was found to be a member of the network.
In a statement, the apparatus said the suspect was caught in the act while transporting three illegal migrants from Tripoli to Al-Zawiya. Investigations led to the identification of other members of the network, with one arrested and a search ongoing for the network’s ringleader.
The apparatus added that the smuggling network operates in cooperation with partners in Pakistan, where each migrant pays approximately $3,500 to be brought into Libya via Benina International Airport. Once in Libya, the migrants are gathered in Tripoli before being sent by boat toward European Union countries.
The apparatus confirmed that legal procedures were taken and the arrested individuals were referred to the competent prosecution for further action.
