A foreign traveler was arrested in possession of a narcotic substance at the zerbatya border port

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23-07-2023, 13:57

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INA- BAGHDAD

The border ports authority announced on Sunday the seizure of a foreign traveler in possession of a narcotic substance at the zerbatya border crossing.

A statement of the authority received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that “the authority continues to seize drugs and prevent their passage through the ports, where a foreign national traveler was seized in possession of the narcotic substance (opium).

"The seizure was carried out by the anti-drug division, the Port Protection Force and the customs police drug detachment in the passenger lounge," he added.

"A committee has been formed, a thorough seizure report has been organized, and the accused has been referred to the anti-drug division in Badra to take appropriate legal measures," he added.