Iraq says captured ‘dangerous’ internationally-wanted criminal

The suspect is also accused of being connected “outlaw” groups which “have extensive influence within Australia and the Middle East, and are responsible for carrying out killings, shootings, money laundering, fraud, assaults, fire and drug trafficking globally.”

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Iraq, Iran seize 64 kg of drugs in joint security operation

The seizure took place in the Iranian city of Abadan following bilateral security coordination between Iraqi and Iranian counter-narcotics forces.

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Iraq records 88 percent decrease in ‘terror crimes’ in three years

“The rate of terrorist crimes has decreased by 88 percent,” Miqdad Miri, head of media for the interior ministry, said during a Baghdad presser, adding that 222 suspected terrorists have been killed across the country. 

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Iraqi security forces raid Basra crystal meth lab

14 individuals were arrested in the operation effected by the Iraqi National Security Service (INSS).

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Iraqi interior ministry says 6,000 treated in drug rehabilitation centers

Drug treatment centers operated by the interior minsitry feature psychological support, nutrition plans, medical care, sports activities, and vocational training for recovering addicts.

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Baghdad upping collaboration with regional countries to combat drugs: PM Sudani

“Our government has worked to enhance coordination and cooperation and has established 33 points of contact with other countries” to combat drug trafficking, Sudani said at the third Baghdad International Drug Control Conference.

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Syria, Iraq arrest two suspected drug traffickers in joint operation

The suspects were caught in possession of 57 kilograms of hashish

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Iraq says dismantled over 1,200 drug networks in three years

“Security forces have dismantled 1,201 drug trafficking and distribution networks over the past three years, including 171 international networks,” ministry spokesperson Abbas al-Bahadli told a press conference. 

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Iraq sentences two drug traffickers to death

"The Karkh Criminal Court issued a death sentence for two convicts for the crime of drug trafficking," the judiciary said in a statement 

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