The security forces arrested (215) defendants, including (154) violators of the conditions and controls of the Department of Residency and Nationality, and seized weapons, ammunition, and other materials on l-Karkh side of Baghdad.

A statement by the Ministry of Interior said that (215) defendants were arrested, including (154) foreigners who violated the conditions and controls of the Department of Residency, and others for criminal crimes (drugs, theft, possession of unlicensed weapons), in addition to seizing a number of weapons, ammunition, and other prohibited materials.

The statement added: ‘Search and inspection operations are continuing in other areas on Karkh and Rusafa sides as part of the plans drawn up to enhance security and stability and with the aim of pursuing organized crime gangs and outlaws, implementing judicial arrest warrants, and protecting community peace and the security and safety of citizens.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency