Baghdad: The Ministry of Interior announced today that the Baghdad Al-Rusafa Police Command carried out a security operation and a proactive inspection campaign in the Al-Zafraniyah/Sayyid Hashim area, resulting in the arrest of several wanted individuals and violators, as well as the seizure of unlicensed weapons.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the official spokesman for the Ministry of Interior, Colonel Mohammed Ali Al-Hassoun, stated that the security operation was conducted within the designated area of responsibility. This involved various Ministry of Interior units and supporting forces, following directives from the Senior Deputy Minister of Interior, Hussein Al-Awadi, focusing on pursuing wanted individuals and violators and enhancing proactive security measures.

Al-Hassoun highlighted that the operation’s objectives included apprehending wanted individuals and violators, seizing unlicensed weapons, removing encroachments, and enforcing security and the law in the area.

He elaborated that the campaign led to the arrest of one suspect for practicing sorcery and witchcraft, nine individuals violating residency regulations, and two persons found in possession of unlicensed weapons. Additionally, a Kalashnikov rifle and a pistol were seized during the operation.

Al-Hassoun confirmed that those arrested have been placed in custody and that necessary legal measures are being taken against them. He emphasized the ongoing implementation of proactive security operations to pursue wanted individuals and violators, aiming to bolster security and stability in the capital, Baghdad.