…the suspects were allegedly caught with a quantity of hashish, which authorities believe was intended for sale.
The Samnu Police Department in southern Libya has arrested three Nigerians for alleged drug trafficking. According to a statement by Migrant Rescue Watch on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, the suspects were found in possession of hashish, which authorities believe was meant for sale.
The arrests occurred during a targeted operation in Samnu, Murzuq district, a region known for smuggling due to its proximity to Libya’s southern borders.
This operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat drug and cross-border trafficking.
The suspects’ identities have not been disclosed.
The statement said: “Samnu Police Dept. arrested 3 #migrants of Nigerian nationality on charges of drug trafficking… The case was referred to public prosecution.”