The authorities in Siciliy and Lampedusa today arrested former Maltese international footballer Darren Debono, 43, in Lampedusa. He was one of two Maltese reportedly involved in the transport of Libyan contraband fuel sold in Europe, according to Italian media. Both Maltese were reportedly involved in the transport of the oil. READ: Operazione Dirty Oil, 9 arresti per riciclaggio di gasolioThe oil was exported illegally from Zawyia Libyan refinery and shipped to Europe where it was mixed with other oil and then sold from various sources. Some 80 million kilogrammes of fuel oil worth €30 million was shipped to Italy in 30 tanker trips.

Source: Libya Today October 20, 2017 13:04 UTC