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A Foreign Traveler Caught With Narcotic Substances In His Possession At Zurbatiya Border Crossing

The Border Crossings Authority announced the arrest of a foreign traveler at Zurbatiya port, and seized (opium), along with the narcotic (Methadone) pills, with a lighter that is used for drug use in his possession.

It said in a statement that the seizure was carried out by the Anti-Narcotics Division, the Port Protection Force and the Customs Police Drug Detachment in the arrivals hall. Noting that a committee was formed and a duly seizure report was organized, and the accused was referred to Badra Drug Control Division to take appropriate legal measures against him./ End

Source: National Iraqi News Agency