Baghdad: The Ministry of Interior announced the dismantling of more than ninety criminal networks during the first half of this year. The spokesman for the Ministry of Interior, Colonel Abbas Al-Bahadli, highlighted the comprehensive efforts of law enforcement in targeting various illicit activities.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Anti-Human Trafficking Department at the Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency played a crucial role in these operations. They successfully dismantled 62 networks involved in sexual exploitation, 9 networks in human organ sale, 15 networks in forced labor, 4 networks in child sale, and 6 networks involved in begging.

Colonel Al-Bahadli further stated that the operations resulted in the arrest of 82 individuals accused of practicing witchcraft and sorcery. These arrests mark a significant step in curbing illegal practices and ensuring public safety.