Basra: A suspect was arrested and found in possession of a narcotic substance in the Al-Hussein neighborhood by Basra police.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Basra Police Command announced in a statement that detachments from the Al-Hussein neighborhood emergency police station apprehended the suspect during a security duty in the area.

The statement further indicated that legal measures have been initiated against the suspect, who has been referred to the competent authorities under the Anti-Narcotics Law. The police command emphasized its ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking to maintain the security and safety of the community.