The General Administration of Security Operations has announced the raid of a factory dedicated to manufacturing boats used in illegal migration in the Celine area of the city of Khums, following careful monitoring and tracking operations. The administration stated that the operation resulted in uncovering a factory preparing “death boats,” seizing the boats that were under construction, and arresting the workers involved in the manufacturing process inside the facility, according to a post on its Facebook page. The Special Tasks Administration confirmed that all necessary legal measures were taken, including the seizure of the confiscated items and the referral of the suspects to the Public Prosecution to complete the investigations and take the required actions.

Source: Libya Observer January 13, 2026 21:51 UTC