Iraq – Immense efforts by security forces to combat smuggling drugs into Basra

Basra Governorate – Iraq 07/03/2019

The anti-narcotics department is making immense efforts in cooperation with all security forces in Basra in order to fight against the spreading and smuggling of drugs into Basra through the border with Iran. Recently, the security forces carried out a campaign targeting many drug dealers in Basra governorate, as well as took stronger actions to prevent the scourge of drugs from spreading. In addition to that, establishing border security through the border control and navy in the governorate. Mujib Al-Hassani, member of the security committee in Basra mentioned that Iran is not the only one involved in the cooperation and ongoing efforts to prevent the spreading of drugs in the country, but also Kuwait, KSA and the border guards in the region and other governorates.