A Drug Dealer Arrested And 5 Kilograms Of Narcotic Hashish Seized In His Possession In Basra

The General Directorate for Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Affairs announced today, Friday, the arrest of a drug dealer and seized in his possession (5) kilograms of narcotic hashish in Basra.

It said in a statement, “With personal and direct supervision of the Minister of Interior, Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, and with a qualitative operation, continuous field follow-up, and after setting up a tight ambush, a Basra anti-drug force managed to arrest a drug dealer and seized in his possession (5) kilograms of narcotic hashish in Basra Governorate, flagrante delicto.

It added, “The necessary legal measures have been taken against him in accordance with the provisions of Article (28) drugs for the crime of drug trafficking, so that he receives his just punishment.”

Source: National Iraqi News Agency