Security
The Security Media Cell announced the numbers of registered and seized weapons in recent times. The head of the cell, Major General Saad Ma'an, stated that the Permanent National Committee for Organizing Weapons and Restricting Them to the State, affiliated with the Ministry of Interior's Police Affairs Agency, registered 8,731 weapons last week according to approved legal procedures. This step is part of ongoing efforts to reinforce state authority and enforce the law, emphasizing the government's commitment to restricting weapons to the official military and security institutions, under the directives of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and the supervision of Interior Minister Yasser al-Maliki, reflecting a growing societal awareness of the importance of supporting security and stability. Regarding security operations and proactive efforts, the total seized weapons and ammunition are as follows: - Seized weapons: 1,191,441 pieces. - Various types of ammunition: 11,191,363 rounds. - Rockets and bombs: 201,809 units. - Explosive materials: 18,180 units. General Saad Ma'an confirmed that these figures demonstrate steady progress toward clearing cities of unlicensed weapons and eliminating any armed manifestations outside the state's framework, contributing to a safe and stable environment for all citizens across Iraq. He emphasized the security forces' continued firm and unwavering commitment to their duties. He called on everyone to maintain ongoing cooperation with the relevant authorities in service of the nation's highest interests.
