A bank official told Xinhua news agency that a number of gunmen came in two cars and attacked the bank, located in downtown Tripoli, stealing 7 million Libyan dinars (US$5 million), before leaving.
"The attack was sudden and fast. The gunmen, who were carrying many weapons, surrounded the main gate of the bank and threatened to kill staff if they follow them," the official said.
Libya has suffered continuing lawlessness since the 2011 civil war. The largest armed bank robbery in Libya occurred in the city of Sirte last year, when a group of gunmen attacked a vehicle of the Libyan central bank carrying money to Sirte branch. The money stolen was about $35.7 million along with foreign currencies.
By Ruchi Singh
reporter
Park Sae-jin
swatchsjp@ajunews.com
