Sat. Sep 14th, 2024


The General Directorate of Intelligence and Security in the Ministry of Defense announced today, Wednesday, the arrest of 10 drug dealers in 5 governorates.

The Directorate said in a statement, ‘With separate duties and precise ambushes, the Field Directorate’s detachments were able to arrest 10 drug dealers and drug promoters in the governorates of Baghdad, Nineveh, Diwaniyah, Karbala, and Najaf, who arrest warrants had issued against them in accordance with the provisions of Article 28.’

It added: ‘narcotic substances, including crystal, pills, and drug paraphernalia were found in the defendants’ possession. Their statements were initially and legally recorded and they were handed over to the appropriate authorities.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency