The General Directorate of Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Affairs announced on Saturday (May 30, 2026) the dismantling of four criminal networks specializing in drug trafficking in Basra Governorate, alongside the arrest of 14 suspects over the past week. The Directorate explained that the operations were based on precise intelligence and rigorous field tracking. The crackdown resulted in the apprehension of one of the most dangerous fugitives, wanted for serious criminal offenses including murder, armed robbery, and drug trafficking. The statement disclosed that two security personnel were injured during armed clashes with members of these networks. The Directorate reaffirmed its commitment to relentlessly pursuing drug dealers and dismantling their operations in coordination with the police command and judicial authorities, urging citizens to report any suspicious activities.