Friday, March 29, 2024

Illicit Drugs

Iran unrivaled in fight against illicit drugs: UN

According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the Islamic Republic is netting eight times more opium and three times more heroin than all other countries in the world combined.

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.

Iranian police seize 450 tons of illicit drugs in eight months

The police chief said the launch of an anti-theft center has seen the number of thefts drop dramatically across the nation.

80% of Iran capital punishments for drug offences to go away

Based on Islamic and national laws, those involved in large-scale transfer and trafficking of drugs are sentenced to death by Iranian courts.

Over 270 Tons of Narcotics Seized by Police in Iran in 7 Months

Nearly 4,000 Iranian security personnel have been killed fighting drug smugglers since Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution. Also, the battle carries an annual price tag of $1 billion for Iran.

Iran, Italy Agree to Boost Anti-Drug Cooperation

Iranian and Italian officials in a meeting in Rome agreed to work more closely together to fight against drug trafficking.

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