The Libyan Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Control Agency announced on Friday, September 25, 2026, that it had destroyed 693,013 narcotic tablets, known as "Lareca," in the western mountains. The tablets were seized as part of case number 17/2026, related to narcotics in the western mountains. The destruction was carried out at the headquarters of the western mountain military zone, in cooperation with the military zone and under the supervision of the Attorney General of the Narcotics Prosecution Office.
The Libyan Narcotics Control Agency stated that the destruction of the narcotic tablets was carried out in accordance with the relevant legal procedures. The agency confirmed that it will continue its efforts to combat the smuggling and trafficking of narcotics and psychotropic substances, and to deal with them in accordance with the legal frameworks in place. The agency's efforts aim to protect society from the dangers of narcotics and psychotropic substances.
In a related development, the agency also reported that 25 kilograms of hashish were seized in Wazen, and that an attempt to smuggle 24,000 narcotic tablets through the Wazen border crossing had been foiled. These seizures and interceptions demonstrate the agency's ongoing efforts to combat narcotics trafficking and smuggling in Libya.
The destruction of the narcotic tablets was carried out in the presence of the Attorney General of the Narcotics Prosecution Office, who supervised the process to ensure that it was carried out in accordance with the law. The agency's cooperation with the military zone and the Attorney General's office highlights the interagency collaboration aimed at combating narcotics trafficking in Libya.
The Libyan government has been working to strengthen its efforts to combat narcotics trafficking and smuggling, and to address the challenges posed by the illicit trade in narcotics and psychotropic substances. The destruction of the narcotic tablets is part of these efforts, which aim to protect Libyan society from the dangers of narcotics.
The Narcotics Control Agency's efforts to combat narcotics trafficking and smuggling are ongoing, and the agency continues to work to identify and disrupt smuggling networks and routes. The agency's work is crucial in preventing the spread of narcotics and psychotropic substances in Libya, and in protecting the country's youth and society from their dangers.
The Libyan authorities have called for continued cooperation and vigilance in the fight against narcotics trafficking and smuggling, and have urged citizens to report any suspicious activities or information related to narcotics trafficking to the relevant authorities.
Key points
- Libyan authorities destroy over 693,000 narcotic tablets seized in western mountains.
