Iraqi safety forces prevented a bunch of individuals from illegally coming into Iraq by way of Syria, an Iraqi navy group introduced at the moment.
The Security Media Cell mentioned that 15 “infiltrators” had been headed from Syria towards the Iraqi border close to the Rabia crossing within the Nineveh province. The Iraqi navy used thermal cameras to detect their actions and arrested them. The alleged intruders had been all Syrian residents. Iraqi forces later returned them to Syria, based on a press release from the cell.
The cell, which is an official communications physique within the Iraqi navy, didn’t present additional particulars.
The Syrian border is a precedence for Iraq’s safety. Iraqi forces have fortified much of the border with trenches, remark posts and troopers. Iraq works with Syria on this regard and is especially involved about infiltration from the Islamic State. The Iraqi air power has additionally carried out airstrikes against IS in Syria.
IS assaults stay a menace in Iraq. Final month, IS attacked a prominent tribe within the northern Diyala area.
The Safety Media Cell additionally introduced at the moment that tunnels used by IS had been found.
