Iraq's War on Drugs

Police capture drug dealer in Anbar, seize 10 kg of Captagon in operation

ANBAR, December 14 — The Directorate of Narcotics Affairs apprehended a drug dealer in Anbar on Thursday and confiscated 10 kilograms of Captagon during the operation.

According to a statement released by the directorate, agents launched the operation after receiving a warrant for the suspect’s arrest.

The General Directorate for Narcotics Affairs, led by the Anbar Narcotics Affairs Directorate, conducted the operation under the supervision of the Minister of Interior Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, and resulted in the seizure of the illicit drugs.