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Libya: Authorities thwart smuggling attempt of 100 kg of gold, 1.5 mln euros from Misurata to Turkey

Libya: Authorities thwart smuggling attempt of 100 kg of gold, 1.5 mln euros from Misurata to Turkey

Rédaction Africa Links 24 with M Abdo
Published on 2024-09-22 15:31:52

Libya’s Internal Security Agency said on Saturday it had thwarted an attempt to smuggle 100 kg (220 lb) of gold and 1.5 million euros at Misrata international airport during a security check of an international flight.

The agency said on its verified Facebook page that the gold bars were found in three suitcases while the money was in one suitcase.

The suitcases were spotted during the security inspection process of a flight to Turkey, said the agency.

A number of pictures posted by the…

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