Security authorities specialized in narcotics and psychotropic substances announced on Saturday, May 30, 2026, a qualitative security blow against organized crime syndicates in Basra Governorate, by dismantling four networks specialized in drug trafficking over the past week. The precise intelligence
and field operations resulted in the arrest of 14 suspects, including a prominent wanted individual involved in serious criminal cases such as murder and armed robbery. One of the raids witnessed armed clashes, resulting in the injury of two security
personnel. Authorities renewed their commitment to continue operations to dry up the sources of this scourge, calling on citizens to enhance security cooperation and report any suspicious activities to ensure the protection and stability of society.
