The Army Command – Directorate of Guidance issued the following statement:

As part of efforts to combat drug trafficking and pursue individuals who threaten security, a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate carried out a raid in the Kaslik–Keserwan area, arresting the citizen (M.M.), his brother (A.M.), and the citizen (A.S.) for forming a gang involved in drug distribution. A quantity of drugs was seized in their possession. Based on the results of the investigation with the three detainees, another patrol from the directorate raided a house in the Dora–Metn area and arrested a woman who was working for the gang, using the house to package drugs and engage in prostitution.

In a separate operation, another patrol from the directorate arrested the citizen (R.A.) in the town of Ezqeh–Danniyeh. He is wanted under several arrest warrants for committing various crimes, including opening fire, attempted murder, trafficking in military weapons, kidnapping, theft, drug use, and possession of a quantity of drugs.

The seized items were handed over, and investigations with the detainees have begun under the supervision of the competent judiciary.