Tripoli: The Government of National Unity has revealed the arrest and dismantling of a sabotage cell comprising Libyans and foreign nationals that was involved in operations targeting Libyan national assets.
According to Libyan News Agency, the government announced that a qualitative security and intelligence operation executed by the Ministry of Defense led to the arrest of five individuals, including both Libyan and foreign nationals. This operation successfully dismantled an organized sabotage cell involved in attacks using suicide drones targeting oil storage tanks in Tripoli and Zawiya, as well as the Zawiya power station.
In addition to these attacks, the ministry also thwarted other plots that were on the verge of being carried out, notably an intended attack on the South Tripoli Power Station. Other targets included vital facilities and political, security, and military leaders.
The government statement indicated that the information gathered so far reveals a broad and interconnected sabotage plot rather than isolated incidents. Multiple parties, tools, and targets were involved in systematically directing attacks against infrastructure, energy sources, and oil and electricity facilities. These acts targeted Libyan national assets at a critical time when the country faced significant pressure on public services during the summer.
The government emphasized that dismantling this cell marks the beginning of uncovering the entire network and its extensions. Efforts will persist unabated until the remaining perpetrators are captured and those responsible for planning, financing, supporting, or facilitating these acts are identified.
The government declared its intention to 'strike with an iron fist' against anyone proven to be involved in this plot. Accountability and pursuit will extend to all, regardless of status, position, or military rank, whether inside or outside the country.
In the concluding part of its statement, the government reassured the Libyan populace that their security and national assets remain a priority. Once preliminary investigations are completed, detailed information about the plot and those involved will be presented to both local and international audiences. Legal and judicial measures will be applied without exception.