Shafaq News / The Iraqi security forces launched a security operation in two governorates in the south of the country to arrest wanted persons and confiscate the unlicensed weapons.

The Security Media Cell stated in a statement, "At five o'clock today, Tuesday, local time, the Basra Operations Command imposed a security operations in the north of Basra.

The Rapid Response Division also commenced duties in the Al-Uzair region, south of Maysan Governorate, to arrest wanted persons and confiscate unauthorized weapons.

Last Saturday, the Basra Operations Command launched a security operation that includes confiscating heavy and light weapons in some areas of Basra Governorate, especially the areas that witness Ashaeri conflicts.