Campaign against expired pesticides – government has no control of all its ports

Libya's Attorney General's Office has launched a campaign against banned pesticides, resulting in the seizure of approximately 1,500 tons of expired chemicals. These dangerous substances were found in warehouses across the country, with a notable quantity discovered in the Tripoli region.

The operation underscores a critical vulnerability: the government's apparent lack of control over its ports. This oversight has allowed expired and banned pesticides to enter and be stored within the nation, posing a significant environmental and health risk.

The campaign aims to address the widespread presence of these harmful chemicals, which have been accumulating in various storage facilities. The scale of the seizure indicates a substantial problem with the import and distribution of agricultural chemicals within Libya.