10,000 drug-related arrests made in Iraq, 5,500 sentenced; authorities target international drug networks.

10,000 drug-related arrests occurred in Iraq between January and August, with 5,500 criminals sentenced by the judiciary. Iraqi authorities have dismantled international drug networks through info sharing and database creation, despite challenges since the 2003 U.S. invasion. Prime Minister al-Sudani emphasizes the need to combat drug threats as they fund terrorism.

August 27, 2024
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