The security directorate of Tripoli port has foiled an attempt of human trafficking of illegal immigrants from Al-Shaab port in the capital to Italy.

The Interior Ministry said the operation was done after receiving information about dubious movements off the port, and afterward, the investigation unit in cooperation with the Coast Guard seized a docked vessel at the port with Arab nationals on board preparing to make an illegal sea journey to Italy, each having paid 8000 dinars (over $1500) in advance.

After the interrogation, the security directorate detained the owner of the vessel, who is an Egyptian national. It added the he had registered the vessel under his Libyan wife's name. The case was sent to the Public Prosecution for further legal action.

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