Iraq ranks third worldwide in drug control
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Ministry of Interior revealed that it ranked third out of 138 countries in the World Police Summit (WPS) rankings for drug control.
The Iraqi Ministry of Interior said in a statement that it maintains its efforts in combatting narcotics and psychotropic chemicals, and it has become one of the ministries that compete with its counterparts in developed countries in this area, the state-run news agency (INA) reported.
In the fourth edition of the WPS, organized by the Dubai Police, Iraq ranked third out of 138 countries and 205 governmental and non-governmental organizations, trailing only India in first and Montenegro in second.
The Iraqi ministry reaffirmed its commitment to combating drugs and dismantling international and local networks involved in this illegal trade, with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani's strong support, Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari's constant supervision, and the Iraqi judiciary's backing.
The statement added that Iraq's Anti-Narcotics Directorate will be on the lookout for anyone who seeks to engage in drug trafficking.
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