Sabha – The Investigation and Arrest Unit of the Al-Jadeed Police Station in Sabha on Sunday arrested a person identified as “A.A.M.” for manufacturing local liquor inside his home. The Sabha Security Directorate stated in a statement that upon raiding the house, a small factory for liquor and weapons was found.
In a related context, the city of Jalu on Saturday witnessed the seizure of another liquor factory by men from the Al-Wahat Security Directorate, following reports of severe poisoning cases.
The incidents resulted in the deaths of two people, who were transported to Jalu General Hospital in critical condition. One was referred to the city of Benghazi but passed away, while the second died in the hospital.
Medical reports indicated that two additional cases arrived at the hospital, one suffering from kidney failure and the other having lost their sight as a result of poisoning by the intoxicating substances. This reflects the danger that the manufacturing and distribution of unlicensed local liquor poses to citizens’ health.