A joint security force arrested a major drug dealer in Basra. A security source stated: "A force from the Basra Intelligence and Security Directorate and the Anti-Narcotics Directorate carried out an operation in Al-Kazaiza area, which resulted in the arrest of a dangerous drug dealer." He added: "Large quantities of narcotics and weapons were seized from the drug dealer, and he was referred to the competent authorities. Source: National Iraqi News Agency