Iraq arrests suspect over alleged drone sales on TikTok

Shafaq News- Baghdad

Iraq’s Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency arrested a suspect in Najaf, southern Iraq, on Wednesday for allegedly promoting the sale of drones, concealed cameras and prohibited GPS tracking devices through a TikTok page, the Interior Ministry said.

After monitoring the page and conducting field and intelligence work, the team arrested the suspect, and seized four drones, four concealed cameras and 11 prohibited GPS tracking devices in his possession.

The ministry confirmed that legal proceedings had been initiated against the suspect under Article 4 of Iraq’s Counter-Terrorism Law, under judicial supervision.

On August 9, Iraqi security forces detained three members of an armed faction allegedly preparing drone attacks outside the country.