dijlahpoint - The Traffic Directorate of Baghdad Al-Jadida announced on Sunday (August 23, 2026) the arrest of a vehicle driver after confiscating narcotics and unlicensed weapons in his possession. The Directorate stated in an official press release that the operation took place during field inspections under the supervision of the Director General of Traffic, Lieutenant General Uday Samir. The statement added that following suspicion and standard security checks of the vehicle, the illicit items were discovered and seized, and the suspect was referred to the competent judicial authorities. The Directorate emphasized that its duties extend beyond traffic regulation to include supporting security agencies in enforcing the law and maintaining public order.