Interior Ministry Reports Arrest of 94 Suspects and Seizure of 89 Tankers in Fuel Smuggling Case in October

The Interior Ministry announced the arrest of 94 suspects involved in fuel smuggling during the past month of October. Major General Miari, head of the ministry's Media and Relations Department, stated that the Energy Police Directorate and its affiliated units carried out these security operations across all provinces from October 1 to November 1, 2026. He highlighted the seizure of 89 tankers and various vehicles prepared for smuggling in all provinces except the Kurdistan Region. Additionally, eight smuggling dens were raided in Karbala, Salah al-Din, and Dhi Qar provinces, with over two million liters of unauthorized fuel products confiscated during the same period. These measures are part of ongoing efforts to protect the oil resources and secure the national economy.