The Prime Minister praised the role of the judiciary and the National Security Agency in dismantling smuggling networks.
The government Spokesman, Basem Al-Awadi, said in a statement that it is an affirmation of the continuous follow-up by the Prime Minister, Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani, of the file of fighting corruption, and what is related to oil smuggling crimes, and what he announced more than once in this regard, of great efforts that resulted in the dismantling of the largest smuggling networks, and dumping Dozens of smugglers were arrested during the past months, with great and unprecedented efforts from the competent government agencies. The Prime Minister appreciates the active and vital role of the Supreme Judicial Council and the competent courts that issued deterrent rulings against a group of them.
He added: He also appreciates the heroic role of the National Security Agency, which had the main role in following up and exposing this destructive file for the national economy.
He added that Al-Sudani reaffirms that the government will stand up to all those who tamper with the wealth of the Iraqi people, whether they are smugglers or transgressors of public money, in accordance with the law and the judiciary, and that it is determined to put a final end to this file that has been neglected for many years.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency