A Nigerian woman detained and put into custody in Tripoli, Libya, for alleged possession of 2 kilograms of cocaine.
On Saturday, November 23, 2024, Migrant Rescue Watch, a migrant monitoring organization based in Libya, shared this information in a post on X.
According to the post, the suspect was arrested by the 444th Combat Brigade during a sting operation.
“Units of 444th Combat Brig. during sting-operation in Tripoli arrested a female of Nigerian nationality in possession of est. 2 kg of cocaine,” the post read.
The accused in collaboration with foreign accomplices attempted to sell the drugs on the local market.
“Following completion of criminal investigation, the accused female remains in custody and the case was referred to public prosecution.”
