Libyan driver and his mum arrested for attempting to smuggle 6 undocumented Nigerians

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - A Libya driver and his mother were arrested for attempting to smuggle six undocumented Nigerian migrants. 

The arrest was made during a routine police patrol on Sunday, August 17, 2025 in the Sirte area of Libya. 

Migrant Rescue Watch in a post on Monday stated that the suspects and migrants have been handed over to relevant authorities for further legal action.

"Abu Najim Police Dept. (Sirte) seized a vehicle and arrested a Libya driver ('A.M.M.') accompanied by his mother for attempted human smuggling of 6 undocumented #migrants of Nigerian nationality. All referred to competent authorities for legal action," the post read.