FIIA: 6 accused of smuggling medicine, weapons and antiquities arrested in three governorates

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2-03-2023, 12:56

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INA- BAGHDAD

Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency FIIA announced Thursday the arrest of 6 people accused of smuggling drugs, weapons and antiquities in three governorates.

A statement by FIIA, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), stated, "The Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency in the Ministry of Interior managed to arrest two suspects in Salah al-Din for smuggling medicines inside vehicle that weighed about two tons."

The statement added, "A specialized intelligence team was also able to arrest two suspects in Anbar governorate and seized an archaeological book in their possession," noting that "an arms-trading gang consisting of two suspects was tracked down and arrested in Babel province, and they were seized with 19 pistols and ammunitions."