The Tourist Police and Antiquities Protection Department has thwarted an attempt to smuggle an ancient artifact and the arrest of a smuggling network. This operation came after a video was spotted on Facebook offering the artifact for sale. Upon initiating investigative procedures and contacting the suspect, it was determined that he was located within the city of Tarhuna, according to a statement issued by the department. In coordination with the Tarhuna Security Directorate, the department apprehended three individuals, one Libyan and two Egyptians. The detainees were referred to the Public Order Prosecution Office in Tripoli to complete the legal investigations against them.

Source: Libya Observer January 03, 2026 15:56 UTC