The “128th Reinforced” Brigade of the Libyan General Command announced the arrest of a large arms smuggling network in the Tamsa region, southern Libya.

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The operation, which took place last Thursday evening, resulted in the arrest of 12 defendants of Sudanese and Chadian nationalities.

The statement issued by the brigade explained that the arrest of the accused came after intensive investigation and surveillance operations led by the “77” Fighting Company, and under the direct supervision of Brigadier General Hassan Maatouq Al-Zadma, the brigade’s commander, and during the operation large quantities of weapons and ammunition were confiscated.

Many reports indicate that weapons smuggled across the Libyan border directly affect security in the Sahel region, as they have exacerbated bandit crimes and criminal activities in neighboring countries.
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The Joint Disarmament Commission in Chad announced its success in seizing 3,094 firearms between May 2023 and July 2024, as part of its efforts to combat the flow of weapons from neighboring countries, including Libya.

General Tahir Yusuf Bui, the Authority’s coordinator, confirmed in a statement to local media on Sunday that the Authority faces great challenges due to the influx of weapons from neighboring countries witnessing conflicts, which calls for the need to strengthen disarmament efforts.

The general explained that the seized weapons were found in N’Djamena and in the provinces, and along the borders with neighboring countries such as Libya, Sudan, and the Central African Republic.
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