The Customs Authority at Misurata port has seized more than 20,000 pieces of pistols inside a container.

"A 20-foot container containing 8-mm Turkish pistols with some household items and toys for camouflage purposes was seized in the port of Misurata," the Customs Authority disclosed via Facebook.

Earlier, The Customs Authorities of Khoms city confirmed the seizure of a shipment of arms and ammunition imported from Turkey.

The incident sparked controversy in the local community.

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