Tripoli, January 5, 2025 – The Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of three officials from the National Locust Control Committee after they accepted the receipt of 2,000 liters of pesticide that had expired in 2007.
The statement from the Public Prosecutor’s office said that the three employees violated the requirements of the public interest and received the pesticide without customs procedures or presentation to inspection and sanitation authorities.
The statement confirmed that this act caused environmental risks due to the unsafe disposal of the pesticide, and that safe disposal is highly costly.
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Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and later became a significant Roman city, with its old medina core reflecting centuries of influence from Arab, Ottoman, and Italian rule.
National Locust Control Committee
The National Locust Control Committee is an intergovernmental body, primarily in East Africa, established to coordinate regional efforts to monitor and combat devastating locust swarms. Its history is tied to major outbreaks, such as the 2019-2022 Horn of Africa invasion, which prompted enhanced collaborative strategies for early warning and pesticide application to protect food security.
Public Prosecution
The Public Prosecution is a legal institution responsible for representing the state in criminal proceedings, investigating crimes, and ensuring the proper application of the law. Its modern form is rooted in European legal systems from the 19th century, evolving from earlier roles like the French *parquet* or the English Attorney General to become an independent pillar of the justice system in many countries.
Public Prosecutor’s office
The Public Prosecutor’s Office is a key institution in many legal systems, responsible for representing the state in criminal proceedings and upholding the law. Its modern form, often independent from the judiciary and executive branches, evolved from historical roles like the French *parquet* and the English Attorney General to ensure fair and impartial prosecution.
