Asayish Arrests Two Drug Traffickers, Seizes 87 Liters of Liquid Crystal Meth
At a Glance
The Slemani Security Directorate, in coordination with Checkpoint Security, arrested two drug traffickers during a vehicle inspection.
Authorities seized 87 liters of liquid crystal methamphetamine concealed in four large containers.
The suspects were attempting to smuggle the narcotics outside the country.
Both individuals are currently detained under Article 25 of the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Law as investigations continue.
The General Directorate of Security in Slemani Governorate, operating alongside the Checkpoint Security Directorate, intercepted a drug smuggling attempt at a checkpoint within the Slemani border area on October 23, 2026.
Key Statements and Focus Area
The General Directorate of Security reported that security forces inspected a suspicious vehicle at a regional checkpoint, leading to the immediate arrest of two suspects.
Security personnel discovered and confiscated 87 liters of liquid crystal methamphetamine stored inside four separate canisters.
Preliminary findings indicate the suspects intended to transport the liquid narcotics across international borders for distribution.
Following their arrest, the suspects were remanded into custody pursuant to Article 25 of the Iraqi Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Law. Legal proceedings and judicial investigations remain ongoing to uncover further details surrounding the trafficking network.
FYI
Article 25 Penalties: Article 25 of the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Law targets the trade, transport, and possession of illicit drugs, carrying strict penalties including long-term imprisonment and substantial fines upon conviction.
Liquid Meth Smuggling: Liquid crystal methamphetamine is frequently used by transnational trafficking rings as a concealment method to bypass conventional border security checks before being chemically converted back into solid crystal form.
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