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Other MoA event in Al Basrah, Al-Zubair area, Iraq on Thu 29th January 2026

29th January 2026

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On 29 January 2026, police forces (anti-narcotics department) clashed with a drug dealer during an arrest attempt in Al Khuwaisat area of Al Zubair district (location unknown, coded as Al-Zubair city, Al Basrah). One policeman and the suspect were injured. Eventually, the suspect was arrested, and the police seized 0.5 kg of Crystal meth, 0.25 kg of hashish, and Lyrica pills, as well as his weapon. This operation followed the arrest of five other individuals on drug-related charges in the area. 2 injured. There were no fatalities.

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Al Basrah ( Al-Zubair area )

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