The NGOs Trial International and Public Eye have released a report looking at the smuggling of Libya’s fuel.

In a statement, Libya’s National Oil Corporation claimed that it supports this report as the NOC continues to put the fight against smuggling among its top priorities.  

NOC Chairman Mustafa Sanalla said that “every year the people of Libya are robbed of hundreds of millions of dollars by those who smuggle fuel out of the country, the criminals operate in all parts of Libya, East, West and South and unfortunately enjoy the support of politically influential groups across the country.”

“NOC has been working hard on the front lines to tackle smuggling. Today we welcome this new report that shines a bright light on this criminal practice that steals the prosperous future which Libyans deserve. The Libyan people should be compensated and we will use everything in our power to achieve that.” Sanalla added.

He also expressed that NOC members want to see every individual involved in smuggling brought to justice.