Authorities in Sirte have confirmed that the Abu Najim Police Department arrested six Nigerian nationals, along with a Libyan driver and his mother, over alleged involvement in human trafficking.
According to a statement from Migrant Rescue Watch (MRW), the suspects were apprehended after police intercepted a vehicle driven by the Libyan suspect, identified by the initials A.M.M., who was accompanied by his mother. During the operation, six undocumented Nigerian migrants were found inside the vehicle.
“Abu Najim Police Dept. (Sirte) seized a vehicle and arrested a Libyan driver (‘A.M.M.’) accompanied by his mother for attempted human smuggling of six undocumented migrants of Nigerian nationality. All referred to competent authorities for legal action,” MRW said.
The arrested individuals have been handed over to the relevant legal authorities for prosecution.
Libya continues to serve as a key transit hub for migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea toward Europe. The country has seen persistent human smuggling activities, with many migrants facing detention, exploitation, and other risks along the journey.
