Two theft suspects arrested in Babylon after police stakeout

BABYLON, Iraq — Police in Babylon province arrested two suspects wanted under Article 443 of the Iraqi Penal Code, which covers aggravated theft, the provincial police command said Tuesday. Officers from the command's anti-crime division gathered information on the suspects and tracked their movements before setting up a security ambush, according to a statement released by the Babylon Police Command. Both suspects were taken into custody at the ambush site, the statement said. Legal proceedings have been initiated against them and the detention process is being carried out under the same article, according to the command. The command described the operation as part of ongoing work to maintain public order across the province. No further details about the suspects or the stolen property were immediately available.