Crime & Justice

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  Crime & Justice

  2022-07-01

  Iraq fortifies border to block 'golden triangle' drug trafficking

  Baghdad is taking action to block smuggling networks that have been funneling drugs across the region from Iran and Syria, using Iraq as a corridor.

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  Crime & Justice

  2022-06-24

  Iran faces censure for sanctions evasion as domestic protests escalate

  Iranians are protesting the regime's corruption and a raft of social ills, as Tehran's actions outside the country trigger fresh sanctions.

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  Crime & Justice

  2022-06-21

  Iran's Baghdad embassy funneled millions to IRGC: reports

  Former Iranian ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi reportedly transferred large sums of money meant for the Iranian public to the IRGC Quds Force.

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  Crime & Justice

  2022-06-16

  Yemeni forces clamp down on Iran's drug trafficking to Houthis

  The seizure of a boat carrying illicit narcotics from Iran to Yemen's al-Mahra province is one of many recent drug busts in the Middle East, where Iran and its proxies benefit from the illegal trade.

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  Crime & Justice

  2022-06-16

  Iraq exhumes mass graves from 4 decades of violence

  Forensic experts are working to identify the remains of the victims of ISIS, Iran-backed militias and others found in mass graves across Iraq.

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  Crime & Justice

  2022-06-13

  Lebanese army pursues Baalbek drug barons in ongoing raids

  The region's major dealers of illicit narcotics are protected by Hizbullah, which profits from the trade to fund its activities, say local activists.

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  Crime & Justice

  2022-06-06

  Iraq intercepts aircraft carrying illicit narcotics from Iran

  Responding to a tip-off, Iraqi forces forced down a microlight aircraft carrying one million Captagon pills that was apparently destined for Kuwait.

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  Crime & Justice

  2022-06-03

  Southern Syria central to Hizbullah's regional drug smuggling operations

  The Iran-backed party is smuggling Captagon across the region from the southern provinces of Sweida and Daraa, near the Jordan border.

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  Crime & Justice

  2022-06-03

  Suspicious death of 2nd IRGC colonel highlights 'mafia-like' Quds Force

  Loyalty to Ali Khamenei is critical for survival within the IRGC, as those suspected of espionage, critical of Khamenei, or proven disloyal in any way are likely to be assassinated.

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  Crime & Justice

  2022-06-02

  Egyptian journalists stress media's key role in combating terrorism

  As Egypt experiences a fresh wave of terror attacks, Egyptian journalists emphasise the role of conventional and online media in combating extremist ideologies.