Baghdad, The Energy Police Directorate detachments arrested (5) persons accused of smuggling oil derivatives, and seized (5) vehicles prepared for smuggling in Baghdad and Salah al-Din. The Directorate stated in a statement: "The detachments of the second, third and fourth Energy Police Brigades in the governorates of Baghdad and Salah al-Din seized (5) vehicles of the type (tank) prepared for smuggling oil derivatives and arrested (5) accused due to violations, and they were placed in detention and the vehicles were seized pending the completion of investigations and the presentation of the case papers to the competent investigating judge." Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Massad Boulos and Egyptian Ambassador Discuss Bilateral and Regional Security Issues
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