Santa Arrested in Iraq? Social Media Says Yes, Police Say No The Iraqi police said that a widely shared photo had been taken not in Iraq but in Syria, and that the officers in the picture with the Santa were helping distribute presents to children. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Russian Socialite Enters Race to Challenge President PutinLabour Set to Form Government After Combative New Zealand ElectionKenyan Election Official Fears New Vote Won’t Be CredibleNawaz Sharif, Ousted Pakistani Leader, Is Indicted in Corruption CaseSpain Sets Stage to Take Control of CataloniaChina’s Reform Hopefuls Watch for Names. Only One May Matter.