Maysan: A smuggler was killed and another injured during an exchange of fire with security forces in the Al-Hawizeh Marsh, as reported by the Ministry of Interior. The incident occurred within the administrative borders of the Maysan Governorate. According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Ministry of Interior stated that the 10th Border Brigade, operating under the Third Region Border Command, was involved in the confrontation that led to the death of one smuggler and the arrest of another, who sustained injuries. The security forces recovered a Kalashnikov rifle and two pistols from the scene.