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On June 18, 2024, Italian law enforcement collaborated with U.S. intelligence to apprehend the vessel 'MSC Arina', suspected of transporting Russian drones intended for military use in Libya. The ship was intercepted upon its arrival in Gioia Tauro on the same day. Originating from Yantian on April 30, 'MSC Arina' made a notable stop in Singapore before navigating around the Cape of Good Hope, ultimately entering the Mediterranean through Gibraltar, deliberately avoiding the Red Sea and Suez Canal to elude detection. American authorities had been closely monitoring the ship due to its cargo, valued at several million dollars, believed to be destined for the tumultuous region of Benghazi. While specifics about the nature of the weapons onboard were not disclosed, analysts suggested the presence of drones, likely intended for forces aligned with General Khalifa Haftar, the prominent eastern Libyan warlord. With Haftar's sons, Khaled and Saddam, reportedly receiving various military supplies from Russia via the Syrian port of Tartus, the situation has raised eyebrows concerning Russia's potential intentions to establish a military foothold in Tobruk. Despite the gravity of the situation, representatives from MSC claimed they had no knowledge of the confiscation of their cargo, and the exact contents of the detained shipment remain unclear. After its brief detention, the MSC Arina set sail again on June 20, making its way to Tanger Med, where it arrived on June 24.