Basra A joint security force arrested 13 wanted persons, four of whom were accused of trading with narcotics and alcoholic beverages.

The Basra Operations Command said in a statement that 13 wanted persons were arrested, four of whom were charged with trafficking in narcotics and alcoholic beverages.

It added that the security forces seized 18 Kalashnikov automatic rifles, two BKC machine guns and other rifles, as well as quantities of light and medium ammunition, as well as quantities of narcotics and alcoholic beverages.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency