http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io Latest posts in Security & Risk en Tue, 19 May 2026 05:01:39 +0000 http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/misrata-free-zone-port-customs-centre-thwarts-attempt-to-smuggle-4-5-million-tablets-of-highly-dangerous-narcotics http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/misrata-free-zone-port-customs-centre-thwarts-attempt-to-smuggle-4-5-million-tablets-of-highly-dangerous-narcotics Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:52:57 +0000 Misrata Free Zone Port Customs Centre reported last Wednesday (8 April) that iIn a qualitative operation reflecting the vigilance of customs men and their keenness to protect national security, the Head and members of the Misrata Free Zone Port Customs Centre were able to thwart an attempt to smuggle a massive shipment of psychotropic substances of the type Pregabalin — known among psychotropic substance dealers and users as "Lyrica," which was hidden inside a 40-foot container coming from India... Sami Zaptia Libya Security Misrata Free Zone Customs Seizure Drug Smuggling Pregabalin http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/undersecretary-of-defence-zoubi-effuses-about-the-forthcoming-flintlock-military-exercises-in-sirte-as-a-sign-of-progress-in-libyas-unification http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/undersecretary-of-defence-zoubi-effuses-about-the-forthcoming-flintlock-military-exercises-in-sirte-as-a-sign-of-progress-in-libyas-unification Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Abdelsalam Zoubi, Undersecretary of Defence in the Tripoli based Libyan government and Commander of the Western based 111 Brigade yesterday extoled the forthcoming Flintlock military exercises between both former foes, the western and the Hafter-controlled eastern forces in mid-April in the central city of Sirte. ‎Zoubi effused: ‘‘The proud Libya, on the insoluble land of Sirte, which has been watered with the pure blood of our martyrs, is hosting the most prominent military event characterize... Sami Zaptia Sirte AFRICOM Flintlock 2024 Libyan Army unification Abdelsalam Zoubi http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/military-intelligence-chiefs-conference-for-the-sahel-and-mediterranean-countries-2026-held-in-tripoli http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/military-intelligence-chiefs-conference-for-the-sahel-and-mediterranean-countries-2026-held-in-tripoli Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:26:33 +0000 Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba, attended the opening of the 2026 Military Intelligence Chiefs Conference for the Sahel and Mediterranean countries, held in Tripoli today. Also present were Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence, Major General Abdul Salam Al-Zoubi, and Acting Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Salah Al-Din Al-Namroush. The conference was organized by the Director of Military Intelligence, Major General Mahmoud H... Sami Zaptia border security Military Intelligence Tripoli Conference Mediterranean Security Sahel Region http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/libya-to-host-for-first-time-part-of-flintlock-2026-multinational-military-exercises-in-mid-march http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/libya-to-host-for-first-time-part-of-flintlock-2026-multinational-military-exercises-in-mid-march Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:10:49 +0000 Libya’s Tripoli-based Libyan government announced yesterday that the multinational military exercise “Flintlock” will begin in the middle of this month, with Libya hosting part of it for the first time The military exercise is under the supervision of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), and with the participation of African and European countries along with international partners. The Tripoli government reported that the exercises will take part around the city of Sirte, in central Libya. They wi... Sami Zaptia Counterterrorism Military Cooperation Sirte AFRICOM Flintlock 2026 http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/gunfire-at-tripoli-demonstrations-calling-for-downfall-of-all-corrupt-domestic-political-entities-and-the-un-calling-for-lower-prices-a-cheaper-dollar-and-better-standard-of-living http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/gunfire-at-tripoli-demonstrations-calling-for-downfall-of-all-corrupt-domestic-political-entities-and-the-un-calling-for-lower-prices-a-cheaper-dollar-and-better-standard-of-living Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:02:40 +0000 On the ninth night, going into the tenth day, of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, demonstrations erupted in several parts of Tripoli, as well as in the cities of Zawia, Misrata, Zliten, Sabrata, Ajylat, and Ragdaline, late last night and into the early hours of this morning. There had been calls for demonstrations by several cross sections of youth groups – not believed to be aligned to any specific Libyan faction – for mass protests about Libya’s lack of political and economic progress. Demo... Sami Zaptia Tripoli Protests Aldabaiba Government Ramadan demonstrations Libyan militia clashes economic crisis Libya http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/hafters-forces-claim-liberation-of-all-its-kidnapped-soldiers-at-the-southern-al-toum-border-checkpoint-from-local-forces http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/hafters-forces-claim-liberation-of-all-its-kidnapped-soldiers-at-the-southern-al-toum-border-checkpoint-from-local-forces Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:43:54 +0000 In a statement released yesterday, the General Command of Hafter’s Libyan Arab Armed Forces announced the liberation of the soldiers kidnapped in the attack on the Al-Toum (Al-Tum/ Tummo/ Tumu) Libyan Niger border crossing security checkpoint at dawn on 31 January 2026, following what it called ‘‘a precise and successful operation on the southern border’’. The statement read as follows: - Your armed forces will not abandon their sons and will not hesitate to pursue all those involved in the ki... Sami Zaptia Libya-Niger border LAAF Al-Toum border crossing Tebu militias Southern Liberation Operations Room http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/customs-authoritys-ras-ajdir-branch-opens-new-k9-police-sniffer-dogs-unit-to-increase-surveillance-of-prohibited-substances-smuggling http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/customs-authoritys-ras-ajdir-branch-opens-new-k9-police-sniffer-dogs-unit-to-increase-surveillance-of-prohibited-substances-smuggling Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:36:03 +0000 The Libyan Customs Authority’s Ras Ajdir branch reported today that it had recently opened a new K9 Police Sniffer Dogs Security Unit at the Libyan Tunisian land border crossing. Dogs increasing level of security and surveillance at border crossingThe Ras Ajdir branch said this represents the latest level of security and surveillance at the centre. It has trained personnel, specialized staff, and expert dogs within the passport processing passenger lanes capable of detecting any prohibited mate... Sami Zaptia border security Customs Enforcement Libya-Tunisia Border Smuggling Prevention K9 Units http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/interior-ministry-reports-increased-crime-fighting-success-despite-lack-of-resources http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/interior-ministry-reports-increased-crime-fighting-success-despite-lack-of-resources Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:13:38 +0000 An expanded meeting was held yesterday at the headquarters of the General Directorate of Central Support, chaired by the Acting Minister of the Interior, Major General Emad Trabelsi, and attended by the Security Directors and their Deputies from the western and central regions, as well as several officers and non-commissioned officers from the Ministry of the Interior. During the meeting, the Minister emphasized that the Security Directorates are achieving tangible results in apprehending wante... Sami Zaptia Interior Ministry Security Reform Crime Prevention Emad Trabelsi Libya Police http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/12/drone-attacks-on-anti-security-threats-agency-after-seizure-of-boats-designated-for-illegal-migration-and-death-of-criminal-militia-leader-al-amu-during-its-securit http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/12/drone-attacks-on-anti-security-threats-agency-after-seizure-of-boats-designated-for-illegal-migration-and-death-of-criminal-militia-leader-al-amu-during-its-securit Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:39:47 +0000 The Anti-Security Threats Agency reported yesterday that it was subjected to drone attacks last Monday (15 December) in the city of Sabrata by an unidentified party. The attack targeted seized boat exhibits of the Illegal Migration Prosecution housed within its Sabratha Camp. The Anti-Security Threats Agency explained that the targeted boats had been officially seized and deposited within the targeted camp following security raids it had conducted on illegal migration dens, pursuant to warrant... Sami Zaptia Libya Illegal Migration Organized Crime Sabratha Anti-Security Threats Agency http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/12/libyan-customs-thwart-two-attempts-to-smuggle-foreign-currency-at-tripolis-mitiga-airport http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/12/libyan-customs-thwart-two-attempts-to-smuggle-foreign-currency-at-tripolis-mitiga-airport Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:22:07 +0000 The Libyan Customs Authority reported last Thursday (11 December) that it had successfully thwarted two attempts to smuggle foreign currency at Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport within 24 hours. In the first operation, the Investigations Unit of the Anti-Smuggling and Narcotics Department in Tripoli seized US$ 39,800 hidden in the luggage of a passenger traveling to Turkey, which was not declared to the Customs Office. In the second operation, another individual was found carrying US$ 50,000 and €30,00... Sami Zaptia Mitiga International Airport currency smuggling financial regulation Libyan Customs Anti-smuggling http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/11/mitiga-airport-customs-foil-attempt-to-smuggle-495000-euros-to-istanbul http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/11/mitiga-airport-customs-foil-attempt-to-smuggle-495000-euros-to-istanbul Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Libya’s Customs Authority reported Wednesday that officers at its Mitiga International Airport Customs Centre, in coordination with the Anti-Smuggling and Narcotics Unit of the Customs Authority, successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large sum of money estimated at €495,000. The amount was found in the possession of a Libyan passenger traveling to Istanbul aboard Libyan Wings Airlines. The Customs Authority reported that the Customs Centre has taken the necessary preliminary legal measu... Sami Zaptia currency smuggling Customs Enforcement Libya Economy Financial Crime Mitiga Airport http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/11/former-employee-in-accounting-department-of-jumhuriya-bank-tripoli-branch-detained-for-embezzlement-of-thirteen-million-dinars http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/11/former-employee-in-accounting-department-of-jumhuriya-bank-tripoli-branch-detained-for-embezzlement-of-thirteen-million-dinars Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 The Attorney General’s Office reported yesterday that further to the investigation into the embezzlement of thirteen million dinars from Jumhuriya Bank, Tripoli branch, the Tripoli Anti-Corruption Prosecution confronted a former employee in its Accounting Department with evidence of his involvement in concealing the source of two million dinars of the embezzled amount. The prosecution then ordered his pretrial detention pending further investigation. Sami Zaptia Embezzlement Financial Crime Banking Fraud Libya Corruption Anti-Corruption Prosecution http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/10/tripoli-based-444-combat-brigade-thwart-attempt-to-smuggle-40000-litres-of-fuel-south-of-gharian http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/10/tripoli-based-444-combat-brigade-thwart-attempt-to-smuggle-40000-litres-of-fuel-south-of-gharian Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 The Tripoli based 444 Combat Brigade, part of the western based Libyan Army, reported last Tuesday (30 September) that a detachment south of Gharian, in cooperation with the Gharian Anti-Smuggling and Narcotics Department, seized a fuel shipment intended for smuggling. It reported that the operation followed meticulous monitoring and tracking. The driver was arrested while driving a 40,000-liter fuel tanker, which he intended to smuggle after attempting to disguise his intention by claiming to... Sami Zaptia Gharian Libyan Army Fuel Smuggling Resource protection 444 Combat Brigade http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/08/18-defendants-held-in-pretrial-detention-for-attempting-to-smuggle-180000-litres-of-fuel-across-libyas-border http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/08/18-defendants-held-in-pretrial-detention-for-attempting-to-smuggle-180000-litres-of-fuel-across-libyas-border Fri, 22 Aug 2025 18:32:16 +0000 The Attorney General’s Office reported yesterday that the Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of eighteen defendants involved in fuel smuggling gangs to neighbouring countries. It reported that eighteen defendants were caught red-handed in possession of 170,000 litres of diesel fuel, prepared to be smuggled across the country's southeastern border. The accused had repeatedly used diesel fuel supply requests falsely attributed to the Kufra Agricultural Project. Libyan Oil Company distr... Sami Zaptia Energy Infrastructure Organized Crime Fuel Smuggling Libyan Attorney General Fuel Subsidy Reform http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/08/attempt-to-smuggle-alcoholic-drinks-thwarted-by-customs-at-misrata-free-zone http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/08/attempt-to-smuggle-alcoholic-drinks-thwarted-by-customs-at-misrata-free-zone Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:58:17 +0000 Libya’s Customs Authority reported last Sunday (10 August) that the Misrata Free Zone Customs Centre successfully prevented the smuggling of a large container (45 feet) containing undeclared goods. This came after the local company representative failed to provide customs declaration documents, requesting only re-exportation. The container, originating from Europe and passing through several Arab ports, was headed to an African country. A thorough inspection revealed 3,100 cartons of prohibited... Sami Zaptia border security Smuggling Prevention Misrata Free Zone Libya Customs Prohibited Goods http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/07/eubam-donates-ten-advanced-handheld-x-ray-scanners-to-narcotics-control-agency-and-libyan-customs-authority http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/07/eubam-donates-ten-advanced-handheld-x-ray-scanners-to-narcotics-control-agency-and-libyan-customs-authority Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:16:15 +0000 EUBAM Libya reported today that, as part of its continued support to Libyan law enforcement agencies, it recently donated ten advanced handheld X-ray scanners, five each to the Narcotics and Psychotropic Drugs Control Agency and the Libyan Customs Authority. These high-tech scanners, it stated, will enhance frontline capacity to detect illicit goods at border crossings, checkpoints, and remote areas. EUBAM Libya experts will also provide targeted training on operational use, maintenance, and s... Sami Zaptia border security Surveillance Technology Law Enforcement Illicit Trafficking Customs Control http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/04/eu-civil-protection-mechanism-team-initial-conclusion-al-asabaa-mysterious-house-fires-not-caused-by-gases-pollution-or-biological-materials http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/04/eu-civil-protection-mechanism-team-initial-conclusion-al-asabaa-mysterious-house-fires-not-caused-by-gases-pollution-or-biological-materials Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 ‎Al-Asabaa Municipality reported yesterday that EU’s Civil Protection Mechanism team of experts had explained in a meeting yesterday that, using the latest equipment, devices and methods used to detect the causes of fires, and that using these measurements and others, have led to the preliminary conclusion that excludes gases, chemicals and physical causes of the fires. The Municipality reported that the EU team of experts had reassured the people of the city that these fires are not due to the... Sami Zaptia Libya Emergency Response Disaster Management Al-Asabaa EU Civil Protection Mechanism http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/03/four-gang-members-detained-pending-investigation-for-torturing-10-kidnapped-migrants-to-death-164-others-also-tortured http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/03/four-gang-members-detained-pending-investigation-for-torturing-10-kidnapped-migrants-to-death-164-others-also-tortured Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:43:41 +0000 ‎The Attorney General’s Office reported yesterday that four defendants belonging to a network engaged in smuggling migrants and human trafficking in the city of Zalla were detained, pending further investigation. Military police in the city of Zalla had conducted a stop and search operation that resulted in the understanding that the detainees fled from a place where they were subjected to torture and cruel treatment, for the purpose of getting their families to pay sums of money. This claim wa... Sami Zaptia human rights violations Human Trafficking Criminal Investigation Migrant smuggling Zalla http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/02/at-least-824131-illegal-migrants-in-libya-in-december-2024-iom http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/02/at-least-824131-illegal-migrants-in-libya-in-december-2024-iom Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 The International Organization for Migration reported yesterday, in its Libya Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) (Round 55) covering November to December 2024, that there were at least 824,131 irregular migrants in Libya up to December 2024. The migrants came from 44 different nationalities with the top five coming from: Sudan – 29 percent Niger – 23 percent Egypt – 20 percent Chad – 10 percent Nigeria - 4 percent The top 5 jobs of illegal migrants are: Construction workers Manufactu... Sami Zaptia Humanitarian Crisis irregular migration Labor Markets Libya Displacement Tracking Matrix Demographic Trends http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/02/sebha-smugglers-charged-their-shops-closed-goods-and-hgvs-seized http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/02/sebha-smugglers-charged-their-shops-closed-goods-and-hgvs-seized Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:24:55 +0000 The Attorney General's Office reported yesterday that the Sebha Court of Appeal Public Prosecutor, along with members of the Joint Security Committee - Southern Region, charged a group of people in three shops used by a criminal group, using Sebha Municipality as a centre, for managing smuggling fuel and food to neighbouring countries. The Public Prosecutor ordered their heavy goods vehicles (HGV), fuels and food commodities to be seized and closed the location of the prohibited activity. The... Sami Zaptia Public Prosecution Illegal Trade Fuel Smuggling Libya Economy Subsidies http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/01/criminal-gang-detained-for-holding-263-illegal-immigrants-hostage-to-extort-ransom-from-their-families http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2025/01/criminal-gang-detained-for-holding-263-illegal-immigrants-hostage-to-extort-ransom-from-their-families Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:17:17 +0000 ‎The Attorney General’s Office reported yesterday that prosectors had ordered the detention of two members of a criminal gang whose members deliberately detained 263 illegal immigrants to extort ransom from their families.‎Revealing the details of the case, the Attorney General’s Office said officers of the Oasis Criminal Investigation Service Branch established that 263 illegal immigrants were detained to force their families to pay 17,000 dollars for their release for each Somali immigrant, an... Sami Zaptia illegal immigration Human Trafficking Organized Crime Extortion Ransom http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2024/11/a-gang-of-5-convicted-of-failed-ld-25-million-national-commercial-bank-fraud http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2024/11/a-gang-of-5-convicted-of-failed-ld-25-million-national-commercial-bank-fraud Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:42:44 +0000 ‎The Attorney General’s Office reported yesterday that the Criminal Court issued a verdict convicting a gang whose members began to seize LD 25 million from the funds of the National Commercial Bank (NCB).‎‎The Attorney General’s Office revealed that the Public Prosecution filed a public lawsuit against five defendants who accessed the database of the NCB for the purpose of falsifying bank account data. They achieved this by including figures that exceed the reality of credit balances. The gang... Sami Zaptia Libyan Judiciary Financial Crime National Commercial Bank Banking Fraud Cybercrime http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2024/08/nine-deaths-and-16-injured-in-tajura-state-recognised-militia-clashes http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2024/08/nine-deaths-and-16-injured-in-tajura-state-recognised-militia-clashes Sat, 10 Aug 2024 09:00:04 +0000 At least nine died and 16 were injured in yesterday’s clashes between state-recognised militias in the eastern Tajura district of Tripoli. The fatality and injury figures were reported by the Tripoli Ministry of Health’s Ambulance and Emergency Service. The Ambulance and Emergency Service said these figures included civilians, without giving an exact breakdown.‎The clashes were between the Rahbat al-Darwa Battalion and the Martyr Sabriya Battalion, both from Tajura. Various Libyan media reports... Sami Zaptia Tripoli Libya civilian casualties Militia clashes Tajura http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2024/07/criminal-gang-arrests-in-jumhouriya-bank-ld-120-million-forged-bank-instruments-case http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2024/07/criminal-gang-arrests-in-jumhouriya-bank-ld-120-million-forged-bank-instruments-case Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:03:17 +0000 The Attorney General’s Office reported today that it has initiated a criminal case against a gang formation whose members deliberately seized LD 120 million using forged bank instruments.‎‎The money was from the funds of the Jumhouria Bank, Souf Aljeen branch.‎‎The Attorney General’s Office said the investigator recorded the confession of the person receiving the instruments at the bank's branch, then detained him pending investigation, and ordered the arrest of the rest of the contributors to t... Sami Zaptia Libya Financial Crime Attorney General Jumhouria Bank Banking Fraud http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2024/02/seven-detained-pending-case-for-international-smuggling-of-180000-litres-of-petrol http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2024/02/seven-detained-pending-case-for-international-smuggling-of-180000-litres-of-petrol Fri, 09 Feb 2024 19:54:32 +0000 The Attorney General’s Office reported on Wednesday that seven have been detained, pending their case, accused of smuggling 180,000 litres of petrol on the Zintan – Shwerif – Niger route.They were tracked several times on their regular routes by the 444th Brigade (a non-militia army unit) and their group was identified. They were arrested red-handed in the process of smuggling the 180,000 litres.The Chief Prosecutor directed the judicial police to prosecute the rest of those involved in organizi... Sami Zaptia Organized Crime Libya Security Law Enforcement Fuel Smuggling Petroleum Trade http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/12/three-gang-members-imprisoned-for-attempted-fake-cheque-ld-40-million-fraud-at-jumhuria-bank http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/12/three-gang-members-imprisoned-for-attempted-fake-cheque-ld-40-million-fraud-at-jumhuria-bank Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:59:50 +0000 The Attorney General’s Office announced on Wednesday that three members of a gang were arrested, pending trial, accused of attempting to defraud Jumhuria bank of LD 40 million.The gang had conspired to use fake cheques in its attempt to defraud a public company, but did not complete their criminal endeavour. Other members of the gang are being pursued.The Attorney General’s Office also confirmed that after initial questioning, members of the Tripoli Tower Jumhuria bank branch were released witho... Sami Zaptia Fraud Libya Judiciary Economic Crime Banking Crime Jumhuria Bank http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/10/customs-authority-seizes-500-smuggled-hunting-rifles-in-october-and-820-in-september-at-khoms-port http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/10/customs-authority-seizes-500-smuggled-hunting-rifles-in-october-and-820-in-september-at-khoms-port Sat, 14 Oct 2023 08:00:24 +0000 Libya’s Customs Authority announced last Thursday that it had seized at Khoms Port an illegal shipment of 500 hunting rifles that were hidden inside wooden furniture shipped from Turkey.In a similar vein, the Customs Authority had announced on 23 September that it had seized an illegal shipment of 820 hunting rifles and 430 ammunition boxes at Khoms port. The smuggled items were hidden in a mixed container on board the ship Marceleau Valena (docked on 14 September).The GAMO branded hunting rifle... Sami Zaptia border security Smuggling Khoms Port Libya Customs Illegal Arms Trade http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/09/uns-derna-overview-officially-only-3958-confirmed-dead-and-40000-displaced http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/09/uns-derna-overview-officially-only-3958-confirmed-dead-and-40000-displaced Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:08:40 +0000 Ten days have passed since Storm Daniel battered the northeastern coastal areas of Libya (10 September), the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported yesterday in its routine brief. It said the catastrophic consequences for the affected people and infrastructure are unprecedented.It still confirms that the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially only confirmed 3,958 fatalities as of 16 September. Among these, were 406 migrants, including 250 Egyptian and 150... Sami Zaptia Humanitarian Crisis Disaster Management Storm Daniel Derna Floods Water Contamination http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/09/more-than-2000-dead-and-thousands-missing-after-storm-daniel-hit-eastern-libya http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/09/more-than-2000-dead-and-thousands-missing-after-storm-daniel-hit-eastern-libya Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:15:16 +0000 More than 2,000 are reported dead and thousands more are still missing in the eastern Libyan city of Derna since the region was first hit by Storm Daniel two days ago.The head of the (internationally not recognised) Libyan government based in the east and appointed by the House of Representatives (parliament), Osama Hamad, said in press statements that whole residential neighbourhoods and some of their residents disappeared into the sea after being swept away by floods. These could be in the tho... Sami Zaptia Humanitarian Crisis Storm Daniel Derna Floods Libya Disaster Climate Extreme http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/08/activation-of-cid-mobile-vehicle-operations-rooms-to-support-dismantling-explosives http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/08/activation-of-cid-mobile-vehicle-operations-rooms-to-support-dismantling-explosives Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:58:53 +0000 Libya’s Tripoli-based Criminal Investigation Department (CID) reported Saturday that it had equipped a mobile operating room (a van) with the participation of the ‘‘European Foundation for Business Strategies’’.The mobile operations room was equipped by a team from the Technical Affairs Department of the CID which will support the field team in dismantling explosives and improvised explosive devices, while being connected to the main CID operations room. Sami Zaptia Libyan Security Counter-terrorism Public Safety Explosives Disposal Police Technology http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/07/dutch-embassy-assesses-security-standards-rules-and-procedures-at-tripolis-mitiga-airport http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/07/dutch-embassy-assesses-security-standards-rules-and-procedures-at-tripolis-mitiga-airport Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:36:16 +0000 Libya’s Civil Aviation Authority reported that the Netherlands is monitoring the security standards at Tripoli’s Mitiga airport.The revelation came after the Head of Libya’s Civil Aviation Authority received the First Secretary and Security Attaché of the Dutch Embassy in Tripoli on Monday.The Civil Aviation Authority reported that the Dutch side wished to know the level of standards and rules followed in the security procedures that are applied at Mitiga airport. They also enquired about the le... Sami Zaptia International Cooperation Aviation Security Libya Infrastructure Mitiga Airport Civil Aviation Regulation http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/06/attempt-to-smuggle-20000-litres-of-diesel-from-misrata-free-zone-thwarted-by-authorities http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/06/attempt-to-smuggle-20000-litres-of-diesel-from-misrata-free-zone-thwarted-by-authorities Mon, 12 Jun 2023 18:58:47 +0000 An attempt to smuggle 20,000 litres of diesel from Misrata Free Zone was thwarted by authorities today.The seizure was conducted by the Joint Operations Force in cooperation with the Misrata Free Zone Customs Centre.The diesel was hidden inside 14 twenty-foot containers intended for export from the customs hangar at Misrata Free Zone port. It was seized during a routine inspection carried out by the force after the submission of documents purporting they contained used oils.The Joint Operations... Sami Zaptia Fuel Smuggling Customs Enforcement Libya border security illicit trade Misrata Free Zone http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/04/seven-employees-of-canadian-security-firm-guarda-world-arrested-at-mitiga-airport-by-rada http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/04/seven-employees-of-canadian-security-firm-guarda-world-arrested-at-mitiga-airport-by-rada Sat, 29 Apr 2023 11:34:08 +0000 Seven employees of the Canadian security company GardaWorld have been arrested at Mitiga airport by the state recognised Rada militia on 11 April, Canadian La Presse confirmed Thursday. Rada control security at Tripoli’s only working airport, Mitiga.GardaWorld is one of the largest security companies in the world. It has formed a consortium with the French company Amarante International in Libya. Their partnership provides security for the European Union Border Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM... Sami Zaptia International Law Diplomatic Relations Mitiga International Airport Libyan Conflict Private Security http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/04/three-arrests-four-fuel-trucks-and-140000-litres-of-fuel-seized-in-misrata-anti-smuggling-operation http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/04/three-arrests-four-fuel-trucks-and-140000-litres-of-fuel-seized-in-misrata-anti-smuggling-operation Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:36:15 +0000 The Ministry of Interior’s Special Tasks Department in Misrata reported yesterday that it had arrested three individuals and seized four fuel trucks and 140,000 litres of diesel intended for smuggling.The Special Tasks Department said the three accused were arrested while driving the trucks just before the left Misrata. It reported that according to the arrestees’ confessions the smuggled fuel was to be sold on the black market in the cities of Sirte and Al-Jufra. The trucks were filled from pla... Sami Zaptia Libya Misrata Organized Crime Law Enforcement Fuel Smuggling http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/03/eubam-and-italian-customs-workshop-on-counterfeit-for-customs-authority http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/03/eubam-and-italian-customs-workshop-on-counterfeit-for-customs-authority Wed, 15 Mar 2023 06:30:36 +0000 Libya’s Customs Authority reported Tuesday that a workshop on combating counterfeiting and counterfeit medicines began from 12 to 17 March in Tunis for Libyan Customs Authority personnel working in the sea, air, and land ports.It stated that it was held under the auspices of the European Union Border Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM) and in cooperation with experts from Italian Customs.Libya’s Customs Authority said this comes within the framework of the good governance of its leadership and i... Sami Zaptia International Cooperation Capacity Building Border Control Customs Enforcement Counterfeit Medicines http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/02/approximately-610000-illegal-migrants-smuggled-into-libya-human-organs-traded http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2023/02/approximately-610000-illegal-migrants-smuggled-into-libya-human-organs-traded Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:47:32 +0000 There are approximately 610,000 illegal migrants smuggled into Libya, and a trade in migrant’s organs does exist, speakers at a debate in Tripoli on illegal migration said Wednesday. The debate was organised by the Al-Inma Organization for Supporting Youth and Women.The debate was attended by Adviser to the Cabinet Minister of State for Migration Affairs and Rapporteur of the Supreme Committee for Combating Illegal Immigration, Ghaith Al-Sakbi, Representative of the Coast Guard and Port Security... Sami Zaptia border security Humanitarian Crisis Illegal Migration Human Smuggling organ trafficking http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2022/08/libyan-armys-444th-combat-brigade-arrests-fuel-smugglers-and-seizes-fuel-trucks http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2022/08/libyan-armys-444th-combat-brigade-arrests-fuel-smugglers-and-seizes-fuel-trucks Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:06:11 +0000 The 444th Combat Brigade, a detachment of the (western-based) Libyan Army reported yesterday that it had made arrests of fuel smugglers and seized fuel trucks south of Shwerif, 420 km south of the capital Tripoli.The brigade, stationed in the valleys, said it clashed with armed fuel smuggling gangs in a dawn operation. The operation led to the arrest of 8 smugglers, the seizure of three fuel tankers containing 120,000 litres of (subsidised) fuel and burned a track containing 40,000 litres of fue... Sami Zaptia Libya Libyan Army Fuel Smuggling Shwerif 444th Combat Brigade http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2022/05/444th-combat-brigade-storms-crime-dens-south-of-tripoli http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2022/05/444th-combat-brigade-storms-crime-dens-south-of-tripoli Sun, 29 May 2022 20:58:51 +0000 In what it described as ‘‘a painful and fatal blow to smugglers, arms dealers, and outlaws’’, the 444th Combat Brigade, a detachment of the (western-based) Libyan Army, conducted a wide operation at dawn on Friday south of Tripoli.It reported that it raided 12 dens of armed gangs in the city of Nisma, 237 km south of Tripoli, used for kidnapping, fuel smuggling arms dealing.The operation led to the arrest of 8 gang members and the liberation of 11 abducted foreigners (African migrants). The abdu... Sami Zaptia Libya Human Trafficking Counter-terrorism Fuel Smuggling 444th Combat Brigade http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/10/libyan-customs-authority-staff-undergo-u-s-funded-container-control-programme-training-in-tunisia http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/10/libyan-customs-authority-staff-undergo-u-s-funded-container-control-programme-training-in-tunisia Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:35:52 +0000 By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 27 October 2021:Participants from the Libyan Customs Authority underwent Container Control Programme (CCP) training in Tunisia, to strengthen their skills targeting and screening dangerous goods and cargo coming into Libya’s key ports.This hands-on programme to improve Libyan border security was organized by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), funded by the US Department of State’s Export Control and Border Security (EXBS).The U.S. Embassy Economic Officer Patricia... Sami Zaptia Libya border security International Cooperation Customs Enforcement Cargo Screening http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/10/noc-condemns-kidnapping-of-two-of-its-employees-demands-their-immediate-release http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/10/noc-condemns-kidnapping-of-two-of-its-employees-demands-their-immediate-release Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:18:12 +0000 By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: NOC).London, 19 October 2021:The National Oil Corporation (NOC) confirmed yesterday the disappearance of two of its employees on Sunday in what it called ‘‘mysterious circumstances’’ in the capital Tripoli.The two employees, Khalid Al-Ati, Chairman of the Management Committee of the Libyan Oil Institute, and Medhat Al-Zayani, an employee of Akakus Oil Operations Company, were kidnapped after leaving work.The NOC said whatever the motives and circumstances of the disappearan... Sami Zaptia Tripoli Libya National Oil Corporation Kidnapping Oil Industry http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/10/libyas-internal-security-service-reveals-capture-of-is-member-involved-in-corinthia-hotel-terror-attack http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/10/libyas-internal-security-service-reveals-capture-of-is-member-involved-in-corinthia-hotel-terror-attack Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:38:16 +0000 By Sami Zaptia.London, 15 October 2021:Libya’s Internal Security Service revealed yesterday that it had captured a Tunisian national IS member involved in the 2015 Corinthia hotel terror attack.The IS member, Omar Bashir Omar Izadeen from Tataouine, made a video confession posted by the Internal Security Service on its Facebook page. He confessed that he and his two brothers were members of IS and that both his brothers had been killed. One was killed during an air raid in Sabrata and the other... Sami Zaptia Libya Counterterrorism Islamic State Corinthia Hotel attack Internal Security Service http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/09/culmen-international-continues-libyan-civil-aviation-training-in-istanbul http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/09/culmen-international-continues-libyan-civil-aviation-training-in-istanbul Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:39:25 +0000 By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: LAA).London, 28 September 2021:U.S. firm Culmen International is continuing to rollout training courses for Libya’s Airports Authority (LAA) in Istanbul.The LAA reported yesterday that the latest course in Civil Aviation Security Management was delivered on Saturday to several employees of airports and civil aviation departments, in addition to representatives of some security agencies operating at airports and aviation companies.The course will continue for five consecutiv... Sami Zaptia Libya-US Relations Capacity Building Civil Aviation Aviation Security Airport Management http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/09/10000-tramadol-tablets-per-day-factory-intercepted-at-tripoli-port-with-tip-from-foreign-intelligence-syrian-owner-arrested http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/09/10000-tramadol-tablets-per-day-factory-intercepted-at-tripoli-port-with-tip-from-foreign-intelligence-syrian-owner-arrested Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:17:43 +0000 By Sami Zaptia.London, 9 September 2021:Libya’s Anti-Narcotics General Authority (ANGA) revealed today that it had intercepted and seized a Tramadol hallucinogenic tablet-making plant at Tripoli port. It had the capacity of making 10,000 tables per day.The Customs Authority said the machinery was disguised as a sweet-making plant and had arrived from Lebanon via Italy in a shared container.The seizure was made, the ANGA said, after it had received valuable intelligence from a friendly country. A... Sami Zaptia Organized Crime Tramadol Narcotics Trafficking Tripoli Port ANGA http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/09/charges-against-arrested-isis-leader-revealed http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/09/charges-against-arrested-isis-leader-revealed Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:19:12 +0000 By Sami Zaptia.Wanted ISIS leader arrested in Bani Walid by Joint Operations Force (Photo: JOF).London, 8 September 2021:Confirming the arrest in Bani Walid of ISIS leader Embarak Khazmy, the Attorney General/Public Prosecutor’s Office yesterday revealed some of the charges Khazmy faces. These include:  Supporting the elements of the Islamic State organization by working to regulate the entry and residence of foreigners in Libya without obtaining the permission of the competent authorities.... Sami Zaptia Public Prosecution Counter-terrorism Organized Crime Libya Security ISIS http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/09/one-dead-two-injured-as-misrata-special-task-force-attempts-to-arrest-extremist-terrorist-group http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/09/one-dead-two-injured-as-misrata-special-task-force-attempts-to-arrest-extremist-terrorist-group Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:47:36 +0000 By Sami Zaptia.London, 1 September 2021:The Misrata Security Directorate reported that one death and two injuries were suffered by its Special Task Force during an operation dawn today. It said they were attempting to enforce an arrest warrant for wanted persons by the Public Prosecution in the 11th July area of Misrata.The Misrata Security Directorate reported that during the arrest the ‘‘outlaws fired live bullets and grenades’’ at its patrols. ‘‘The source of the fire was responded to by the... Sami Zaptia Libyan Security Counter-terrorism Law Enforcement Public Safety Militant groups http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/08/culmen-international-launches-civil-aviation-security-management-training-for-libyan-airports-authority-in-istanbul http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/08/culmen-international-launches-civil-aviation-security-management-training-for-libyan-airports-authority-in-istanbul Tue, 24 Aug 2021 06:49:53 +0000 By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: LAA).London, 24 August 2021:Libya’s Airports Authority (LAA) reported Sunday that U.S. company Culmen International launched in Istanbul on the same day a training course entitled Civil Aviation Security Management.The five-day course included the participation of the Civil Aviation Authority’s Steering Committee, the Airports Authority, the General Managers of Mitiga, Tripoli, Misrata, Sebha and Benina airports, aviation security trainers and representatives of the securit... Sami Zaptia Aviation Training Airport Management Civil Aviation Security Libyan Airports Authority Culmen International http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/06/airports-authority-meets-u-s-company-culmen-to-discuss-workshop-on-airport-security-import-of-detectors http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/06/airports-authority-meets-u-s-company-culmen-to-discuss-workshop-on-airport-security-import-of-detectors Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:25:24 +0000 By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: LAA).London, 29 June 2021: The Libyan Airports Authority (LAA) reported Friday that it had held a virtual meeting Thursday with U.S. company Culmen International during which, among other topics, it discussed the possibility of holding a workshop in July for its personnel to prepare airport security programmes.The agreement for the supply of detection devices for explosives and narcotics traces, how to supply, install and use them at the LAA’s airports as soon as possible,... Sami Zaptia International Cooperation Border Control Aviation Safety Airport Security Security Technology http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/06/sebha-suicide-terror-truck-bomb-kills-two-and-wounds-four-at-checkpoint http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/06/sebha-suicide-terror-truck-bomb-kills-two-and-wounds-four-at-checkpoint Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:09:46 +0000 By Sami Zaptia.London, 7 June 2021:A pickup truck bomb killed two and wounded four at a road checkpoint (Mazig checkpoint) north of Sebha yesterday evening.The Director of Sebha Security Directorate Al-Senussi Saleh was quoted by Sebha Council as saying that the vehicle used for the attack was a pickup truck (Canter) carrying a scrap car which it transpired had explosives hidden underneath.He announced that the bombing of the Mazig checkpoint, north of the city of Sabha and on the road to Brak,... Sami Zaptia Libya Counter-terrorism Sebha Security Checkpoint Suicide Bombing http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/06/libyan-airports-authority-meets-u-s-culmen-international-to-discuss-signing-cooperation-agreement-on-airports-security http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/06/libyan-airports-authority-meets-u-s-culmen-international-to-discuss-signing-cooperation-agreement-on-airports-security Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:33:42 +0000 By Sami Zaptia.London, 3 June 2021:Libya’s Airports Authority reported that it had held a virtual meeting with American company Culmen International on Tuesday to discuss signing a cooperation agreement.The agreement will be in the framework of Culmen’s support in the field of aviation security and providing Libya’s airports with detection devices for explosive traces.The Airports Authority said the agreement comes within the U.S. programmes of support for stability in Libya.U.S Government grant... Sami Zaptia Counterterrorism Aviation Security Airport Infrastructure Libyan Airports Authority Culmen International http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/05/about-2000-smuggled-9mm-handguns-seized-at-misrata-port http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2021/05/about-2000-smuggled-9mm-handguns-seized-at-misrata-port Thu, 20 May 2021 10:49:46 +0000 By Sami Zaptia.London, 20 May 2021:About 2,000 9mm handguns were seized at Misrata port on Tuesday the Customs Authority, Misrata branch reported on the same day.The guns were hidden at the back of a 20-foot container purportedly containing women’s clothes, the Customs Authority revealed. The case has been referred to the Prosecutor’s Office. Sami Zaptia Arms Trafficking Libya Security Customs Enforcement Misrata Port Illegal Firearms