Libyan Rebels entered Inside Gaddafi's secret tunnels for the First Time

Tripoli : Libyan rebels have first time ever entered into one of the underground tunnels that Colonel Gaddafi is believed to have used in his escape. The gunmen forced their way in Tripoli after battling loyalists in the grounds of the dictator's compound.

They found a labyrinth of air conditioned tunnels leading into the darkness. Along the route was a bunker containing a food supplies, beds, and gas masks.

They believe that Gaddafi had used the bunker at some point during the conflict as he plotted his next moves. The tunnels are believed to come up at the Mitiga Airport four miles away and at ports on the Tripoli coast. From there Gaddafi could reach safe-havens, however, all known transport routes are being guarded by rebels.

It has also been suggested that the tunnels could surface in the sea, from where the Gaddafi family could use a submarine to travel around the Africa.

The tunnels are believed to be so long that they could com up directly at Sirte or Sabha. Alternatively they may surface in the desert, from where Gaddai could travel incognito by jeep, jet, helicopter or even camel to a region where he has support.