8 wanted men arrested, arms seized in Babel

BABEL / IraqiNews.com: Iraqi security forces on Monday arrested eight wanted people and seized their arms and ammunition during an operation in northern Babel, said a source from the province’s police. “The operation took place in al-Bahbahaniya area, al-Iskandariya district, (50 km north of Hilla city),” the source told IraqiNews.com. “Those arrested are wanted for terror charges,” he said. According to the source, “40 Ak-47s and 13 grenades were seized during the operation.” Hilla, the capital city of Babel province, lies 100 km south of Baghdad. MH (P) / SS 1