Basra police arrests terrorists in Samarra
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Basra (IraqiNews.com) Basra Police Directorate announced on Wednesday, that security forces captured wanted persons on charges of terrorism, including one of the perpetrators of a car bomb explosion in al-Ishaki area.
The Directorate said in a press statement, “Forces from police’s 5th emergency regiment that participate in Samarra Operations arrested persons wanted on charges of terrorism,” pointing out that, “One of them participated in car bomb explosion in al-Ishaki area.”
“The operation was carried out based on accurate intelligence information,” the statement explained. “The police forces handed over the suspects to the Commando Brigade’ intelligence of Samarra Operations Command to start the interrogation,” the statement added.
Security and military forces moved to Basra province that witnessed large military operations against the Islamic state.