Libya arrests notorious people smuggler wanted by Interpol

Libyan authorities have arrested notorious people smuggler Abd Al-Rahman Al-Milad, also known as Bija

Libyan authorities have arrested notorious people smuggler Abd Al-Rahman Al-Milad, also known as Bija, the BBC reported.

Libya’s internationally-recognised government announced the arrest of Al-Milad on Wednesday, two years after the UN Security Council imposed sanctions against him and five others over people smuggling in Libya.

The North African country has been a major migrant route to Europe since the overthrow of long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi.

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