Libya confirms Gaddafi intelligence chief arrested

TRIPOLI,  (Reuters) – Libya confirmed today that Muammar Gaddafi’s intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi was arrested in Mauritania, government spokesman Nasser al-Manee said.
“Today we confirm the news of the arrest of Abdullah al-Senussi,” Manee told a news conference.
“He was arrested this morning in Nouakchott airport and there was a young man with him. We think it is his son.”
“He was carrying a passport from Mali,” Manee added.