Iraq's National Security Service says it has arrested a suspected international drug trafficker in Dhi Qar province who allegedly used a war correspondent press identification card to conceal his activities while transporting 111,000 Captagon pills. The arrest is part of the agency's ongoing campaign against international drug trafficking networks.

Press ID Allegedly Used as Cover

The National Security Service said the suspect identified himself as a war correspondent to conceal his alleged involvement in international drug trafficking.

According to the agency, the arrest was carried out as part of ongoing intelligence operations targeting drug trafficking networks.

Drugs Transported to Baghdad

The National Security Service said the suspect used his claimed journalistic identity to move narcotics between provinces before transporting them to Baghdad, where they were allegedly distributed to other traffickers.

Forged Documents Seized

Authorities said they confiscated narcotics found in the suspect's possession, along with several forged identification cards that were allegedly used during his movements.

111,000 Captagon Pills Confiscated

Security teams in Dhi Qar province arrested the suspect while he was in possession of 111,000 Captagon pills and a weapon, according to the National Security Service.