Attempt to smuggle alcoholic drinks thwarted by customs at Misrata Free Zone
The container, originating from Europe and passing through several Arab ports, was headed to an African country. A thorough inspection revealed 3,100 cartons of prohibited alcoholic beverages (330 ml cans, 5% alcohol). The beer was the Heineken brand.
The Public Prosecution Office was promptly notified and has taken legal action.
The Libyan Customs Authority commended ''the vigilance and dedication of its staff, urging continued patriotic efforts to safeguard national security and resources''.
Libya permits the import and sale of zero percent beer brands from all over the world. However, alcoholic drinks, unlike neighbouring Tunisia or Egypt, for example, are still strictly prohibited – officially at least.
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Attempt to smuggle alcoholic drinks thwarted by customs at Misrata Free Zone
Libya's Customs Authority reported last Sunday (10 August) that the Misrata Free Zone Customs Centre successfully prevented the smuggling of a large container (45 feet) containing undeclared goods. This came after the local company representative failed to provide customs declaration documents, requesting only re-exportation. The container, originating from Europe and passing through several Arab ports, was headed to an African country. A thorough inspection revealed 3,100 cartons of prohibited alcoholic beverages (330 ml cans, 5% alcohol). The beer was the Heineken brand. The Public Prosecution Office was promptly notified and has taken legal action. The Libyan Customs Authority commended ''the vigilance and dedication of its staff, urging continued patriotic efforts to safeguard national security and resources''. Libya permits the import and sale of zero percent beer brands from all over the world. However, alcoholic drinks, unlike neighbouring Tunisia or Egypt, for example, are still strictly prohibited – officially at least.
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