Erbil, Kurdistan Region (July 4, 2023) - Security forces in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, have raided an illegal gun manufacturing site. The operation resulted in the seizure of firearm spare parts and other equipment related to gun production. Several suspects linked to the illegal "factory" were detained following an arrest warrant issued by the internal security authorities.

The raid is part of the Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) ongoing crackdown on illegal gun possession and sales. In recent years, the KRG has taken a number of steps to address the issue of gun violence, including the closure of gun stores and the establishment of gun registration centers.

The KRG's efforts to crack down on illegal guns have been welcomed by many residents of the Kurdistan Region. However, some critics have argued that the KRG has not done enough to address the root causes of gun violence, such as poverty and unemployment.

Despite the challenges, the KRG remains committed to ensuring public safety and security in the Kurdistan Region. The raid on the illegal gun manufacturing site is a clear sign that the KRG is taking a tough stance on illegal guns. It remains to be seen whether the KRG's efforts will be successful in reducing gun violence in the region.

In a statement, the KRG's Ministry of Interior said that the raid was carried out "in response to the growing threat of illegal gun possession and sales." The ministry said that the operation was "a major success" and that it had "sent a clear message to those who would seek to undermine public peace and security."

The ministry also said that the investigation into the illegal gun manufacturing site was ongoing and that more arrests were expected. The ministry called on anyone with information about illegal gun possession or sales to come forward and report it to the authorities.

By Kobin Ferhad