Security operation in the Special Armed Forces Zone south of Baghdad

A security source reported on Tuesday that a security operation was being carried out in the area of Bouyatta in the southern suburb of the capital Baghdad.

According to the source, a special operation of the Federal Police to control the weapons, launched based on security information, at the Boyatna farms of the Baghdad southern circuit area, resulted in the arrest of four people and the control of various weapons, as well as the closure of two residences described by the source as "false" for the popular crowd.

The source explained that the operation was carried out at the Baudit farm, pointing out that the four people were arrested on its margins, while they were held in possession of various types of weapons, and are being investigated.

He added that the operation also included the closure of "false" populace headquarters in the area, noting that the area has special sites for armed factions, according to available information.

On Monday, the Iraq Interior Ministry announced the closure of 71 "imaginary" headquarters of the popular mob across the country, as part of its arms control and state-owned operations.