[NINANEWS] The Baghdad Operations Command announced the seizure of a cache of explosive materials and the arrest of a gang of kidnapping, theft and drug trafficking in the capital.It stated in a statement that a stockpile of explosive materials was seized, which contained two explosive devices, 155 mm caliber projectiles, and (4) detonation lighters, which were hidden underground in areas south of Baghdad, and they were removed without incident.
It added that a force raided one of the houses in Al-Shaab area, northeast of Baghdad, and arrested a gang of kidnapping and theft consisting of three suspects, in their possession weapons, a motorcycle and a stolen vehicle.
It continued that six suspects were arrested according to various legal articles, including two accused of using narcotics, 133 grams of crystal narcotic were seized in their possession, and (3) accused persons were arrested according to legal articles on the Karkh side.