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Shafaq News
Below is a summary of key security and public safety
incidents reported across Iraq on February 17.
– Asayish Dismantle ISIS-Linked Cell in Kurdistan Region
(Erbil)
Kurdistan Region security forces (Asayish) dismantled an
ISIS-affiliated group known as the Fifth Salman Al-Farsi Brigade and arrested
10 members across Halabja, Said Sadiq, Penjwen, Garmian, and Diyala during
coordinated operations with Iraqi National Security.
– Interior Ministry Disrupts International Drug Network
(Baghdad)
Iraqi authorities disrupted of an international drug
trafficking network and the seizure of 314,000 Captagon pills in a joint
operation with Kuwait following coordinated intelligence efforts, the Interior
Ministry said in a statement.
– Security Forces Arrest Diyala Mortar Suspect (Diyala)
Iraqi forces stopped a suspect linked to the recent mortar
shelling east of Baqubah and continue efforts to track down others involved, a
security source told Shafaq News.
– Army Colonel Suicides (Nineveh)
An Iraqi army colonel affiliated with the Ministry of
Defense died by suicide while on duty at a military facility in Sinjar
district, a security source told Shafaq News, while authorities opened an
investigation to determine the circumstances.
– Health Employee Dies by Suicide (Diyala)
A woman in her thirties working at Diyala Health Directorate
shot herself inside her family home in central Baqubah.
– Four Suicide Cases Recorded in Najaf and Dhi Qar (Najaf/
Dhi Qar)
Four individuals, including a Health Ministry employee and a
border police member, committed suicide in separate incidents across Najaf and
Dhi Qar.
– Teen Girl Dies and Body Found (Baghdad)
A 2008-born girl died by hanging in Al-Nahrawan, while
security forces found an unidentified decomposed body in Al-Rashidiya.
– Foreign Worker Injured During Security Operation (Diyala)
Security personnel shot and seriously injured a Pakistani
fish farm guard after he attempted to flee during a search operation west of
Baqubah, a security source said.
– Security Forces Arrest Three Turkish Nationals (Baghdad)
Police stopped three Turkish nationals in Al-Amel area after
residents accused them of falsely ordering evacuations under the pretext of
investment projects.
– Journalist Dies in Kirkuk Traffic Accident (Kirkuk)
Journalist Ahmed Riyadh Fawzi, 31, died in a late-night
traffic collision in Al-Multaqa area.
– Police Dismantle Drug Trafficking Network (Baghdad)
Security forces busted six suspects, including a woman, and
seized crystal meth during an ambush.
– Gunmen Kill Civilian in Mosul (Nineveh)
Armed men killed a civilian west of Mosul amid an ongoing
tribal feud.
– Police Arrest Theft and Counterfeit Suspects (Al-Anbar/
Babil)
Security forces in Al-Anbar apprehended three suspects for
stealing 30 million dinars from a residence, while Babil police detained two
individuals carrying counterfeit currency and thousands of US dollars.
– Police Arrest Terror Suspect After Baghdad Pursuit (Babil/
Baghdad)
Babil Police arrested a suspect wanted under Article 4 of
the Anti-Terrorism Law after tracking him to Al-Amiriya area in Baghdad.
– Authorities Arrest Fugitive Hours After Court Escape
(Najaf)
Security forces arrested a convict eight hours after he
escaped from a Najaf court following a four-month prison sentence in a brawl
case.
– Border Police Arrest Iranian Traveler with Tramadol
(Basra)
A security source told Shafaq News that authorities arrested
an Iranian traveler at Al-shalamcheh border crossing after discovering 2,900
tramadol pills concealed inside a rice bag.
– Baghdad Police Arrest Vehicle Break-In Suspect (Baghdad)
Baghdad Police arrested a suspect for repeatedly smashing
car windows and stealing contents.
