Libyan security agencies announced that they have busted an attempt to smuggle “dangerous” weapons to neighboring Egypt.
The smuggling operation was to take place through the Jaghbub oasis south of Tobruk city.
Head of security in Tobruk, Sami Idriss said on Saturday the weapons were more sophisticated than the usual kind that have been busted before.
He suspected that the arms are the kind used by terrorist groups, but added that he would leave it to the experts to decide.
Police were tipped off about possible illegal activity in a desert area, prompting a search that led to the discovery of the weapons. The smugglers were also arrested.
Libya and Egypt share a border that stretches over a thousand kilometers.
Since 2013, the Egyptian military has thwarted numerous attempts to smuggle weapons and goods.
International terrorism expert Rida Yaacoub told Asharq All-Awsat that Egypt uses modern technology to secure the border with Libya and deter smuggling operations.
He added that in spite of the success in busting illegal operations by both Egyptian and Libyan authorities, more coordination and intelligence sharing is needed between them.
