Iraq issues death, life sentences in major drug cases
Iraqi courts have handed down two sentences in separate drug trafficking cases, including a death penalty, the Supreme Judicial Council announced on Tuesday.
According to a statement, the Al-Karkh Criminal Court sentenced a drug dealer to death after authorities seized 55 kilograms of marijuana in his possession.
In a separate ruling, the Maysan Criminal Court sentenced another drug dealer to life in prison after he was found in possession of 914 grams of opium intended for sale.
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