Baghdad: Baghdad Operations Command forces have arrested a number of suspects linked to money laundering crimes, specifically financial fraud, as well as individuals involved in drug trafficking activities across the Karkh and Rusafa regions.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the arrests were executed by the formations of the First, Fifth, and Mechanized Divisions of the Federal Police, with significant support from intelligence agencies and services. The Command’s operations led to the apprehension of suspects under various legal provisions, including a suspect accused of financial fraud related to money laundering and a gang engaged in drug trafficking and promotion.

During these operations, authorities seized crystal meth, an electronic scale, and several drug-use devices. In addition to these, unlicensed weapons and ammunition were confiscated in areas such as Al-Dura, Al-Habibiya, Al-Shaab, and Al-Zaafaraniya on both sides of Karkh and Rusafa. The suspects, along with the seized items, have been handed over to the competent authorities to initiate the required legal procedures against them.