In a joint operation with the Tripoli Anti-Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Department, the 444 Combat Brigade has apprehended a three-member Libyan gang in possession of a significant quantity of illicit drugs. Authorities seized approximately 500 bags of crack cocaine, which had been trafficked from Belgium for distribution within the capital. Investigations revealed that the street value of a single bag ranges between $50 and $70, highlighting the scale of the criminal enterprise.
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The suspects have been referred to the Anti-Narcotics Prosecution in Tripoli for further legal proceedings following the targeted crackdown on international smuggling routes. The 444 Combat Brigade reaffirmed its commitment to national duty, vowing to maintain rigorous coordination with security agencies to dismantle criminal networks and safeguard public health and communal security.