Iraq’s Shalamcheh crossing bust: 8Kg crystal meth seized
Shafaq News – Basra
On Monday, Iraq’s Border Ports Authority foiled an attempt to smuggle crystal meth through the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran.
According to a statement, the Shalamcheh Directorate intercepted an Iraqi traveler carrying 8.4 kilograms of crystal meth, along with various pills and a set of injection ampoules, all hidden in a suitcase.
Located in southeastern Iraq’s Basra province, the Shalamcheh border crossing is a key international transit point linking Iraq with Iran, supporting commercial trade, religious pilgrimage, and passenger travel between the two countries.
The crossing remains a priority for security operations, with Iraqi authorities keeping strict surveillance to prevent smuggling, drug trafficking, and other illicit activities.
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