Three Libyan fighters killed in clashes with smugglers near border with Algeria

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Three Libyan fighters of a military force based in Tripoli were killed in clashes with smugglers and drug dealers in the desert near the border with Algeria, the force said in a statement on Tuesday.

TRI POL I, May 14 -

The brigade has patrols in the south of the city and other towns combating smuggling. It is among the strongest military forces in Tripoli. The brigade posted on its verified Facebook page footage showing patrols in the desert and piles of cardboard boxes with samples of drugs of white-red pills on top of them.

CRIM CWP DEF DIP DRU GEN NARC POL SECUR AFR DZ MEAST NAFR EMEA LY EMRG PACKAGE:WORLD-NEWS

 

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