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Biggest ever narcotic drug consignment seized in Fars Province

A haul of 7-ton opium along with 12 kg of heroin planted in a cement bulker truck was seized.

The biggest haul of narcotic drugs was confiscated in Fars Province, Iranian law enforcement force announced on Monday.

According to a report released by police, the traffickers had hidden seven tons of opium valued at almost $4 million and over 12 kg of heroin in a cement bulker truck.

The truck was escorted by cars carrying traffickers which were all confiscated by the police in the southern province.

Emad Askarieh

Emad Askarieh has worked as a journalist since 2002. The main focus of his work is foreign policy and world diplomacy. He started his career at Iran Front Page Media Group, and is currently serving as the World Editor and the Vice-President for Executive Affairs at the Iran Front Page (IFP) news website.

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