Baghdad: The Military Intelligence Directorate has successfully arrested a gang involved in drug trafficking and promotion activities in Baghdad.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the directorate announced that the operation was marked by a qualitative approach, significant intelligence efforts, and continuous, high-level field monitoring. The gang, consisting of four individuals, was engaged in trading, promoting, transporting, and distributing drugs and contraband across various areas in Baghdad.

The operation led to the seizure of large quantities of raw narcotic substances that were prepared for distribution. Additionally, authorities confiscated sums of money, tools used for drug consumption, and motorcycles intended for transportation from the defendants.