The General Directorate of Security Operations announced that it has thwarted the smuggling of 105 irregular migrants to Europe through Libyan shores.

Special Tasks Department patrols were able to detain the group inside a residence for expatriate workers in the Al-Alous area, according to a statement issued by the department.

The statement added that the individual held nationalities from six countries: Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Mali, Gambia and Ivory Coast.