(7) travelers arrested, and narcotic drugs seized in their possession in three governorates

The Border Forces Command announced today, Saturday, the arrest of (7) travelers and seized narcotic drugs in their possession in 3 governorates. The command said in a statement: 'As part of the efforts of the Border Forces Command to prevent the entry of drugs, and in separate operations, Shalamcheh, Al-Mundhiriya, and Zurbatiyah Customs police stations, affiliated with the Third and Fourth Region Customs Police Directorates, were able to arrest (6) foreign travelers and one Iraqi traveler and seized narcotic substances of the type (methadone, crystal, marijuana, triac) in their possession in Diyala, Wasit, and Basra.' It added, "All the accused and the seized items were referred to the judiciary. Source: National Iraqi News Agency