Cairo: A tanker diverted by the recognised Libyan government has been released from the port of Tobruk after no weapons were found onboard.
The Libya-flagged tanker, Anwaar Afriqya (34,700 dwt, built 2004), was diverted on January 25 to the government-controlled port of Tobruk from its original destination of Misrata.
Forces detained the vessel on suspicion that it was delivering weapons to rebel forces in the west of the country.
The vessel, which is carrying 24,000 tonnes of fuel oil, was inspected by authorities at Tobruk, before being allowed to continue its voyage to rebel-held territory, Reuters reports. [29/01/15]
