September 20, 2024

Thwarting an attempt to bring smuggled cigarettes into Baghdad


Baghdad, The Popular Mobilization Authority Forces announced that it had thwarted an attempt to bring smuggled cigarettes into Baghdad under Al-Soor checkpoint in Al-Karmah district in Anbar Governorate.

The Authority stated in a statement: ‘A force from the 27th Brigade (First Regiment – Special Tasks) of the Popular Mobilization Forces arrested two smugglers who attempted to bring smuggled cigarettes into the capital, Baghdad, in Al-Soor checkpoint in Al-Karma district in Anbar province.’

It added: ‘200 cartons of smuggled cigarettes were seized by hiding them in two Mercedes Actros trucks. The necessary due process was taken against the detainees and the two-vehicles.’

Source: National Iraqi News Agency