General Traffic Directorate Seizes Unlicensed Weapons and Narcotics from a Driver in Eastern Baghdad

rafidainscope - The General Traffic Directorate announced on Sunday (August 23, 2026) the arrest of a driver in the New Baghdad area found in possession of narcotics and unlicensed weapons. The Directorate explained that the operation took place during a field inspection campaign, directly supervised by the Director General of Traffic, Lieutenant General Uday Samir, to audit vehicles. Proper legal procedures led to the seizure of the illicit items, and the suspect was referred to the competent judicial authorities for further investigation. The Directorate emphasized its commitment to supporting security agencies in enforcing the rule of law.