A Nigerian woman has been apprehended by the 444th Combat Brigade in Tripoli, Libya, for allegedly possessing approximately 2 kilograms of cocaine. The arrest was made during a targeted operation aimed at dismantling drug networks in the Libyan capital.
According to Migrant Rescue Watch, a humanitarian monitoring group, the woman was caught attempting to distribute the drugs on the local market in collaboration with foreign accomplices. The suspect is currently in custody following the completion of preliminary criminal investigations.
The 444th Combat Brigade reported that the case has been referred to public prosecution, stating, “Units of 444th Combat Brig. during sting-operation in Tripoli arrested a female of Nigerian nationality in possession of est. 2 kg of cocaine… Following completion of criminal investigation the accused female remains in custody and the case was referred to public prosecution.”
