The Naval Intelligence Directorate announced the thwarting of an infiltration attempt, resulting in the arrest of 23 foreign nationals who tried to enter Iraqi territory illegally. An official statement from the directorate reported that the operation was executed based on precise intelligence received by the Intelligence and Security Department at the Umm Qasr Naval Base. Acting on this data, the directorate's detachments set up a well-planned ambush using fast naval boats to apprehend the infiltrators crossing through territorial waters. The statement indicated that the apprehended individuals have been handed over to the relevant security and legal authorities to undergo necessary procedures in accordance with established laws and regulations.