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Dismantling of a Dangerous Criminal Network and Seizure of Weapons Arsenal in Baghdad
Competent security authorities announced the execution of a high-level preemptive operation that resulted in the arrest of one of the most wanted fugitives on charges of murder and extortion, along wi...
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Judiciary Sentences Drug Trafficker to Life Imprisonment
Judicial authorities have issued a life imprisonment sentence against a convict on charges of trafficking in narcotics and psychotropic substances. Investigations revealed that the convict confessed t...
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Dismantling of a Specialized Motorcycle Theft Gang in Al-Karkh, Baghdad
The Al-Karkh Police Command in Baghdad announced on Friday the dismantling of a criminal network known as the "Mohammed Al-Aswad" gang, specialized in stealing motorcycles. In an official statement, t...
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Baghdad Security Forces Apprehend Suspect Involved in Motorcycle Theft Networks
Security forces in the capital, Baghdad, executed a proactive operation resulting in the arrest of a wanted suspect involved in handling stolen property. The operation, which followed meticulous intel...
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Internationally Wanted Suspect for Murder and Kidnapping in Sweden Apprehended in Complex Intelligence Operation
Anti-terrorism security agencies announced the success of a qualitative operation resulting in the arrest of an internationally wanted suspect, implicated in murder and kidnapping crimes committed in...
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Tight Security Operation Dismantles Electronic Extortion Network in Dhi Qar
Security sources confirmed the arrest of two prominent suspects in electronic extortion cases in Dhi Qar province, following a successful security operation that followed intensive intelligence effort...
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Security Forces in Baghdad Apprehend Fugitive Sentenced to Death for Old Murder Crimes
Security apparatuses in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, successfully apprehended a dangerous suspect wanted for murder crimes dating back several years, who had been sentenced to death in absentia. The ar...
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Iraqi Judiciary Issues Death Sentence Against Accused in Anfal Crimes
The Iraqi National Security Agency announced that the competent court issued a death sentence against a defendant who previously served as a security officer in a notorious prison, for his involvement...
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Iran Executes Man Convicted of Spying for CIA and Mossad
Iranian authorities carried out the death penalty by hanging against an Iranian citizen convicted of spying for the US Central Intelligence Agency and the Israeli intelligence service "Mossad". Media...
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National Security Service Infiltrates Banned Baathist Organization and Takes Down Its Leaders During Live Broadcast
The National Security Service announced on Friday (May 8, 2026) that it has infiltrated a banned Baathist organization and taken down its leaders from within a live broadcast.An official statement not...
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Military Intelligence Foils Two Oil Derivatives Smuggling Operations in Diyala and Salah al-Din
The Military Intelligence Directorate foiled on Friday (May 8, 2026) two oil derivatives smuggling operations in Diyala and Salah al-Din governorates.The directorate stated in an official statement th...
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Human Rights Activist: Protecting Citizens Depends on Activating Oversight and Accountability, Not Just Legal Texts
Human rights activist Ali Habib emphasized that the Iraqi constitution provides solid texts guaranteeing citizen protection and preventing arbitrary arrest and mistreatment, but the real dilemma lies...