Public Prosecution Orders Detention of Sudanese Expatriate Involved in Gang Engaged in Illegal Immigration Activities from Al-Quway’ah Beaches.
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Tripoli, January 18, 2026 – The Public Prosecution ordered the detention of a Sudanese national, a member of a criminal gang involved in illegal migration activities from the shores of Al-Quway’ah. It also directed the apprehension of the remaining gang members.
The Attorney General’s office stated in a release that it received information about a boat manufacturing site used for transporting migrants from the shores of the Al-Quway’ah area to the northern Mediterranean. Consequently, the Public Prosecution oversaw a search operation, which enabled the Special Tasks Department to seize boats under construction and arrest a Sudanese national who contributed to organizing illegal migration operations.
The release confirmed that the investigator ordered the suspect’s pretrial detention and instructed the judicial police to apprehend the remaining members of the criminal gang.
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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 has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its historic center, the medina, contains well-preserved examples of architecture from these various eras.
Al-Quway’ah
Al-Quway’ah is a village located in the Riyadh Province of Saudi Arabia, historically known as an important agricultural and water-rich area in the region. It served as a vital stop on ancient trade and pilgrimage routes due to its natural springs and palm groves.
Mediterranean
The Mediterranean is a sea bordered by Europe, Africa, and Asia, historically serving as a crucial crossroads for trade, cultural exchange, and the rise of major civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Ottomans. Its shores are home to countless historic sites, from ancient ports to religious landmarks, reflecting millennia of interconnected human history.
