The Minister of Interior in charge of the Government of National Unity, Imad Trabelsi, discussed the progress of the fuel distribution process to the stations and its follow-up by the security directors in the concerned areas.
This came during an expanded meeting held today, Sunday, in the presence of the security directors of the Western Region, a number of department officials in the ministry, and members of the committee to address the fuel and gas crisis.
Al-Tarabulsi stressed that the committee is working seriously to provide services to citizens according to plans aimed at addressing all the problems and difficulties they face in obtaining fuel.
Imad Al-Tarabulsi added that the ministry issued clear instructions to security directors to secure fuel stations and directly supervise the distribution process, noting that the ministry has equipped all security directorates in the western region with the necessary support.
The Minister stressed his complete rejection of any interference in the work of the police from any party, explaining that the police contribute effectively to ensuring that fuel reaches citizens.
The Tripoli-based Interior Minister confirmed that the western region is suffering from fuel smuggling operations that affect supplies, so he issued strict directives to prevent the sale of fuel barrels on public roads, holding security directors responsible for this.
The Director General of Security Operations was also assigned to follow up with security directors in fuel distribution operations and prevent any violations in selling it outside stations or smuggling it, stressing that the committee has put in place precise mechanisms to follow up on fuel trucks until they reach the stations, in coordination with the security directorates.
The Minister of Interior stressed that fuel smuggling is the main reason for the current fuel crisis, and that the areas west of Tripoli consume two million liters of fuel daily, stressing that the ministry’s work at this stage focuses on the security aspect, calling for concerted efforts to address all bottlenecks that affect the lives of citizens.
The Minister also expressed his support for all efforts that contribute to maintaining security and protecting the nation’s and citizens’ resources, directing security directors to prepare periodic reports on violations occurring at some stations in order to take appropriate measures in this regard.
Source: Ministry of Interior of the Government of National Unity
2024-09-04 16:49:07