Counterfeiting gang arrested in Baaquba

Basra-Wanted DIALA / IraqiNews.com: Police forces on Thursday arrested a gang specialized in counterfeiting currency and seized a large amount of money, to the north of Baaquba city, Diala province’s police director said on Thursday. “This came after a raid operation in Jidedatal-Shat area of al-Khaliss district, 15 km north of Baaquba,” General Abdulhussein al-Shemmary told IraqiNews.com news agency. “The gang consists of five members,” he said. Baaquba, the capital city of Diala province, lies 57 km northeast of Baghdad. MH (P)/SR 1