Libya’s Customs Authority reported yesterday that last Friday (19 December) members of the Investigation Unit of the Tripoli Anti-Smuggling and Narcotics Department, assigned to Mitiga International Airport, thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large sum of foreign currency.
The suspect, identified as (M.A.), a Libyan national, was apprehended after completing travel procedures and having his passport stamped while enroute to Turkey. He was found to be carrying a suitcase, carefully concealed, containing €123,900, which he intended to smuggle out of the country.
This act violates the provisions of Customs Law No. (10) of 2010 and Law No. (1) of 2005 concerning Banks and Currency. All necessary legal procedures have been taken, and the accused and the items seized in his possession will be referred to the Director of the Tripoli District Attorney’s Office for Combating Corruption Crimes, as per jurisdiction.
The Customs Authority affirms that it will continue its efforts to combat such attempts, in order to preserve the stability of the national economy and deter anyone who dares to violate applicable laws and regulations.
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