Iraq destroys nearly +380 kg of narcotics in Baghdad
Shafaq News/ On Thursday, Iraq the destroyed of nearly 385 kilograms of narcotic substances at the Forensic Medicine Department in the capital, Baghdad.
The Ministry of Health noted in a statement that the disposal was carried out under the supervision and guidance of Health Minister Saleh Al-Hasnawi.
The disposal committee also examined and disposed of 6,072 pills and 9,818 ampoules of Tramadol at the Forensic Medicine Department in Baghdad.
Earlier this month, Iraqi authorities intercepted a major drug smuggling attempt at the Safwan border crossing with Kuwait, according to the Border Crossings Authority.
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