Al Kufra, February 8, 2026 – The Criminal Investigation Department branch in Al Kufra managed to apprehend three Sudanese nationals who were slaughtering dead cattle and cutting them up for the purpose of selling the meat within a farm belonging to the Sudanese community.
The department stated that a report was received by the Information Gathering and Investigation Unit indicating the presence of Sudanese nationals slaughtering dead cattle and preparing it for trade. Subsequently, unit forces raided the location and arrested three Sudanese nationals in the act.
The department confirmed that the individuals were taken and handed over to the Municipal Guard for jurisdiction and to complete the necessary legal procedures.
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Al Kufra
Al Kufra is a remote oasis region in southeastern Libya, historically significant as a key stop on trans-Saharan trade routes and for its role in the Senussi Order’s resistance against Italian colonization in the early 20th century. Today, it remains a vital agricultural center, known for its massive underground water reserves and irrigation projects.
Criminal Investigation Department
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is a branch of many police forces, most famously established at Scotland Yard in London in 1878. Its primary function is to investigate serious and complex crimes, such as murders and fraud, through detective work and forensic analysis.
Information Gathering and Investigation Unit
The Information Gathering and Investigation Unit is a specialized division within the Japanese Ministry of Justice, established to strengthen the country’s capabilities against organized crime and terrorism. Its history is rooted in legal reforms of the early 2000s, formally created to centralize intelligence collection and conduct complex cross-border investigations.
Municipal Guard
The Municipal Guard was a civil police force established in Portugal in 1867, modeled after the French Gendarmerie. It was primarily responsible for maintaining public order in urban areas until its dissolution following the Carnation Revolution in 1974.
Sudanese community
The Sudanese community is a diverse group with roots in Sudan, a country in Northeast Africa with a history shaped by ancient Nubian kingdoms, Islamic sultanates, and a complex colonial past. Today, diaspora communities worldwide preserve rich cultural traditions while often navigating the challenges of displacement and conflict from Sudan’s modern history.
