Intelligence Agency detachments arrested 23 people accused of gambling, including those wanted on charges of drug trafficking in Kirkuk.
The Agency stated in a statement: ‘Detachments of the Intelligence Agency (Anti-Terrorism and Tourist Security) in Kirkuk Governorate monitored information indicating that there was a café in the province in which gambling games were played. Immediately, an intelligence work team was formed and raided the café after obtaining judicial approvals and arresting ( 23 defendants, including those wanted in accordance with Articles (28 and 32) of drugs.’
It added: ‘When they were investigated, they frankly admitted to gambling, and they were referred to the competent authorities
Source: National Iraqi News Agency
