Libya thwarts smuggling attempt of 100 kg of gold, 1.5 mln euros
TRIPOLI, Sept 21 (Reuters) -Libya's Internal Security Agency said on Saturday it had thwarted an attempt to smuggle 100 kg (220 lb)of gold and 1.5 million euros at Misrata international airport during a security check of an international flight.
The agency said onits verified Facebook page that the gold bars were found in three suitcases while the money was in one suitcase.
The suitcases were spotted during the security inspection process of a flight to Turkey, said the agency.
A number of pictures posted by the agency showing the confiscated suitcases containing gold bars and bundles of euro banknotes.
Misrata is a port city about 200 km (125 miles) east of thecapital Tripoli.
The agency added that "those responsible for these suitcases were arrested."
In May, the Tripoli-based attorney general said it ordered the arrest of director general of customs and other officials at Misrata international airport over conspiring to smuggle nearly 26,000 kg of gold.
Libya has had little peace since a 2011 NATO-backed uprising and it split in 2014 between eastern and western factions.
Reporting by Hani Amarah; writing by Ahmed Elumami
Editing by Alistair Bell
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