Baghdad:Al-Rusafa Police Command has conducted a comprehensive security exercise and proactive search campaign in the areas of Al-Za’faraniyah, Fadwat Arab, and Al-Fanahira. The operation involved multiple directorates and units, aiming to enhance security measures and enforce law and order in these regions.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the operation was executed by the Baghdad-Rusafa Police Command, which included the Rusafa Emergency Police Directorate, Rusafa Emergency Regiments Directorate, Facilities Protection Directorate, Criminal Investigation Directorate, and several police precincts. Additional support came from the Tactical Regiment and K-9 units.

The coordinated effort was in collaboration with the Rusafa Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism Directorate, Organized Crime Directorate, Rusafa Traffic Directorate, Residency Affairs Directorate, Explosives Ordnance Disposal Directorate, Anti-Narcotics Directorate, National Intelligence Service, Civil Defense, Tourist Security, and National Security Service. The campaign focused on inspecting residential properties, seizing illicit items, apprehending individuals wanted for various offenses, and maintaining public safety.

The operation led to significant results, including the arrest of three suspects wanted under Article 446 and five suspects under Article 413. Additionally, four individuals with unlicensed weapons and nine violators of residency regulations were detained. A café used for gambling was closed, resulting in the arrest of two individuals. Authorities also seized an RPK machine gun, a Kalashnikov rifle, two handguns, a hunting rifle, and 12 bladed weapons. Four unauthorized structures on agricultural land were demolished, and three violators were taken into custody, awaiting legal proceedings.