Friday, September 20, 2024

Baghdad

Truck loaded with sectarian books seized in Baghdad

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: An Iraqi army force on Tuesday seized a truck in western Baghdad carrying books that “provoke” sectarianism, said the official spokesperson of Baghdad’s Operations Command (BOC), noting that the truck’s driver and owner were both arrested. “The truck was seized at al-Askan neighborhood,” General Qassim Atta told IraqiNews.com news agency. “The books were hidden inside medicine boxes,” he said. “The truck’s driver and owner were admitted to the judiciary to get the fair punishment they deserve,” he added. He pointed that the truck came from Trebeel border point with Jordan. MH (P) / SS 1