Baghdad: The Popular Mobilization Forces arrested a number of wanted persons and seized unlicensed weapons in Kirkuk. The Popular Mobilization Forces said in a statement: 'A joint force from the 16th Brigade in the Kirkuk and East Tigris Operations Command of the Popular Mobilization Forces, in cooperation with the local police and military intelligence, carried out a successful security mission in Kirkuk Governorate, which resulted in the arrest of three wanted persons, one of whom was a drug dealer, and two of them were charged with possessing unlicensed weapons.' It explained: 'This operation comes as part of ongoing efforts to enhance security and stability in the region and confront crime and outlaw elements.' Source: National Iraqi News Agency