Kurdistan Security Forces stop drug smuggling operation
The directorate confirmed that ongoing
security operations led to the seizure of seven kilograms of marijuana on the outskirts
of Al-Sulaymaniyah, which smugglers had planned to transport to Kirkuk, according
to a statement.
The agency emphasized that "intensive
surveillance efforts were vital in intercepting the shipment and apprehending
the suspects under Article 25 of the Anti-Narcotics Law...the confiscated drugs
have been secured as evidence, and authorities have launched a full-scale
investigation to identify potential accomplices and further details related to
the case."
It reaffirmed its commitment to
combating drug trafficking, and called for public cooperation in reporting
suspicious activities, stressing that controlling narcotics is a collective
responsibility to ensure a safer and healthier society.
