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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Sudani congratulates Iraqi interior ministry for winning anti-narcotics competition

Iraq’s interior ministry won first place at the "Best Operational Field Intelligence Cooperation Competition" at an Arab anti-narcotics conference held in Tunisia.

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Kurdistan Region arrests nearly 1,500 on drug-related charges in six months

“In the first six months of this year, in both Erbil and Duhok provinces, 949 suspects were arrested … and during the same period, 453 kilograms of narcotics, 70 kilograms of Captagon pills, and 8,505 sheets of various pills were seized,” Arkan Bibani, spokesperson for the Kurdistan Region’s anti-narcotics directorate, told The New Region.

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Iraqi, Syrian forces seize 370 kilograms of drugs in joint operation

“One of the Directorate's detachments moved to Syrian territory and, through joint field and intelligence coordination, was able to seize (370) kilograms of narcotic substances and arrest a number of internationally wanted suspects who constitute part of cross-border smuggling networks,” the ministry said in a statement, without disclosing how many suspects were arrested.

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Iraq rehabilitates nearly 6,000 drug users in over two years

Iraqi Interior Ministry spokesperson Abbas al-Bahadli said that 16 rehabilitation centers across the country had treated, rehabilitated, and reintegrated roughly 5,900 people with addiction issues.

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Duhok University opens drug rehabilitation center

“As the University of Duhok, we have opened a center for treating substance abuse addicts. Another part of this center is related to training a class with the aim of spreading awareness among individuals,” Dilshad Hakim, vice president of Duhok University, told The New Region. 

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Iraq, Saudi Arabia cooperate to arrest two major drug dealers

In February, the interior ministry vowed that 2025 would be a tough year for drug dealers, calling for stronger action at both national and international levels.

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Iraq arrests 11 for drug-related offenses in Basra

The arrests are part of a series of operations in the southern Iraqi province

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