Iraq Seizes 20 Locally Made Drones in Baghdad
At a Glance
- 20 locally made drones seized
- Four suspects arrested in Baghdad
- Two security operations conducted
- Suspects allegedly lacked required permits
Iraqi security forces have seized 20 locally manufactured drones in Baghdad and arrested four people accused of illegally trading them, according to the Ministry of Interior.
Key Statements and Focus Area
- Ministry of Interior: Four suspects were arrested over the alleged illegal trade of the drones.
- Security forces: The drones were seized during two separate operations.
- Government: The arrests follow a separate drone-related security operation announced earlier this month.
The Iraqi Ministry of Interior said intelligence and counter-terrorism teams seized 20 locally manufactured drones in Baghdad during two separate security operations.
The ministry said four individuals were arrested in connection with the alleged illegal trafficking of the drones.
According to the ministry, preliminary confessions from the four suspects indicated that they did not have permits from the relevant security authorities.
The suspects allegedly intended to trade the drones commercially without the required authorization.
The ministry did not provide further details on the intended buyers or the value of the seized drones.
The latest operation follows an announcement on August 9 by Iraqi government spokesperson Haidar Aboudi.
Aboudi said Iraqi security forces had dismantled a separate network and arrested members who were allegedly in possession of drones prepared for attacks against designated targets.
The two cases involve separate security operations, according to the information provided.
FYI
The latest seizures come as Iraqi security authorities increase scrutiny of drone possession and use amid wider security concerns. The two operations announced this month involve allegations ranging from unauthorized commercial trafficking to preparations for attacks, highlighting the growing focus on controlling the movement and use of drones inside the country.
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