The security forces arrested (16) people of foreign nationalities who tried to sneak in a boat into Iraqi territory, in Basra Governorate.
A statement by the Intelligence Agency stated, "According to accurate information and within the framework of intelligence and security efforts to pursue smuggling networks, detachments of the Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency, in cooperation with the National Intelligence Service, were able to seize a boat and arrest (16) persons of foreign nationalities who tried to infiltrate Iraqi lands illegally, specifically to the province of Basra, coming from one of the neighboring countries.
He added, "The necessary legal measures will be taken against them, and they will be handed over to the competent authorities."
Source: National Iraqi News Agency