The Supreme Judicial Council of Iraq announced that seven drug dealers, one of whom is a foreign national, have been sentenced to death for their involvement in importing and exporting narcotic substances from neighboring countries.
In a statement, the Supreme Judicial Council disclosed that the Central Criminal Court issued the verdict to execute the seven individuals convicted of trafficking narcotic substances. However, the statement did not specify the nationality of the foreigner among them.
The council reiterated that the individuals found guilty were condemned to death due to their roles in the trafficking of narcotic substances across borders with neighboring countries.
The enduring chaos and conflicts that have plagued Iraq since the U.S. invasion in 2003 have posed significant challenges to successive Iraqi administrations in effectively addressing the pervasive threat of drugs.
In a notable development in May 2023, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani emphasized the urgent need for a concerted effort to wage war against drug trafficking.
By recognizing the impact of drug-related activities in society, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of mobilizing resources and implementing robust measures to disrupt illicit drug networks operating within and across Iraqi borders.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani highlighted the interconnectedness between drug dealing and terrorism, emphasizing that drug trafficking serves as a primary source of financing for terrorist organizations.
He also emphasized the relationship between terrorism and the illicit drug trade, noting that the circulation of drugs often thrives in the shadows of terrorism.
