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Iraqi News
28-04-2025
- Iraqi News
A foreign traveler was arrested in possession of (16) forged visas at the Shalamcheh border crossing
Baghdad-INA The Border Ports Commission (BPC) announced today, Monday, the arrest of a foreign traveler in possession of (16) forged visas at the Shalamcheh border crossing. A spokesperson for BPC, Alaa al-Din al-Qaisi, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA), "The Shalamcheh Border Port Directorate, based on information received from the Iraqi National Intelligence Service, was able to arrest a foreign traveler and seize (16) forged Afghan visas hidden inside his bag in paper envelopes." He added, "An arrest report was prepared, and the accused, along with the seized items, was referred to the Shalamcheh Police Station for legal action."
Iraqi News
05-04-2025
- Iraqi News
Foiling an attempt to smuggle narcotic pills at the Al-Shaib and Al-Shalamjah crossings
Baghdad-INA The Border Ports Commission(BPC) announced today, Saturday, the thwarting of an attempt to smuggle narcotic pills at the Al-Shaib and Shalamcheh border crossings. A spokesperson for the authority, Alaa Al-Din Al-Qaisi, said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), "In two separate missions, the Border Ports Authority, through a thorough inspection of all goods and individuals, was able to seize narcotic pills and arrest their possessors at the Al-Shaib and Shalamcheh border crossings." The statement added, "The Al-Shaib Port Directorate, in cooperation with the relevant departments, was able to arrest a foreign traveler who was found in possession of various types of suspected narcotic pills." It noted that the Shalamcheh Port Directorate was able to arrest an Iraqi traveler in the arrivals hall who was found in possession of 2,000 Nimadol pills hidden inside a plastic bag in a failed attempt to smuggle them into the country. It pointed out that "official seizure reports were prepared, and the two suspects and the seized pills were referred to the relevant security authorities to take appropriate legal action against them."
Shafaq News
30-03-2025
- Shafaq News
Iraq drug bust saga continues: Meth hidden in sandals
Shafaq News/ Iraqi authorities intercepted multiple drug smuggling attempts over the weekend. At the southern Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran, nearly one kilogram of crystal meth was seized, ''cleverly concealed'' in the sandals of a female traveler, according to the Border Ports Commission. Further inspection revealed 3,790 tramadol pills and four grams of marijuana hidden within her headscarf. The Commission condemned the attempt, calling it a 'failure' to bypass border controls. A formal report was filed, and the suspect was referred to judicial authorities for further action. This marked the third drug smuggling attempt foiled at Shalamcheh in just four days. On Saturday, another passenger arriving from Iran was caught with 1.45 kilograms of crystal meth, ''professionally'' packed inside a sealed metal pipe and slices of toast. Meanwhile, the Kurdistan Region's Directorate for Combating Narcotic Drugs announced the arrest of two individuals, along with the seizure of one kilogram of marijuana in Erbil.
Shafaq News
29-03-2025
- Shafaq News
Iraq drug bust: Meth hidden in bread
Shafaq News/ Iraqi authorities intercepted a drug smuggling attempt at the southern Shalamcheh border crossing, seizing nearly two kilograms of crystal meth, the Border Ports Commission said on Saturday. The narcotics — weighing 1.45 kilograms — were 'professionally' packed inside a sealed metal pipe and slices of toast, in what the commission described as a failed attempt to bypass border controls. The arrest marked the second drug smuggling attempt foiled at Shalamcheh in two days. On Thursday, a separate passenger arriving from Iran was caught with crystal meth stuffed into a metal tube. A formal report was filed in both cases, and the suspects were referred to judicial authorities for further action, the commission affirmed. In a separate incident, another arrest was made at the Umm Qasr Port. The individual was allegedly attempting to smuggle various items — including pharmaceuticals, vitamins, motor oil, and other products. An arrest warrant was issued under Article 194 of the Iraqi Customs Law. As part of efforts to tighten inspection protocols, the commission announced new restrictions barring travelers from personally bringing in meats and dairy products through the Shalamcheh crossing to prevent narcotics smuggling. The directive bans the entry of red and white meats, poultry, all types of fish, dates, and dairy items such as milk and cheese, said commission spokesperson Alaa al-Qaisi. 'The ban applies only to goods carried by individuals shopping in Iran — it does not affect commercial trade between the two countries,' he told Shafaq News. The decision was prompted by difficulties in detecting narcotics hidden inside such items, even with sonar scanning devices, he explained. Located east of Basra, the Shalamcheh crossing is one of Iraq's key land borders with Iran. In addition to freight traffic, the entry point serves thousands of Iranian visitors traveling to religious sites in Iraq, particularly during holidays and pilgrimage seasons.
Iraqi News
29-03-2025
- Iraqi News
Execution of a judicial order against a defendant wanted by the judiciary in Umm Qasr port
Baghdad-INA The Border Ports Commission (BPC) announced on Saturday the implementation of a judicial order against a suspect wanted by the judiciary at Umm Qasr Port. The official spokesperson for the authority, Alaa Al-Din Al-Qaisi, stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), "The Umm Qasr Northern Port Directorate was able to arrest a person accused of attempting to smuggle (various medicines, vitamins, engine oils, and other miscellaneous materials). An arrest warrant was issued against him by the Umm Qasr Investigation Court in accordance with the provisions of Article 194 of the Customs Law." The statement indicated that "the accused was referred and handed over to the requesting party to take the necessary legal action against him."
