Iran: 1 ton morphine seized in Shahriar
The police forces of Shahriar County have seized 1-ton morphine during an operation in the city, according to an official.
Iran, China to Boost Anti-Narcotics Cooperation
TEHRAN (Iran News) – A senior anti-narcotics official from Iran has traveled to China to explore ways of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in the war on illicit drugs. Secretary-General of Iran Anti-Narcotics Headquarters Brigadier General Eskandar Momeni arrived in China on Monday at the invitation of the Chinese Minister of Public Security. Speaking […]
Total Illicit Drugs Seized in 4 Decades: 12000 Tons
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Secretary-General of Iran’s Drug Control Headquarters Brigadier General Eskandar Momeni announced that a total of 12,000 tons of illicit drugs and narcotics have been discovered and seized in the country in the past 40 years, a major portion of which is destined for Europe. “3,300km of different physical and electronic barriers […]
Major Drug Ring Smashed, Seized 500kg of Opium
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Border guards in the southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan have managed to smash a major drug ring, capturing 500 kilograms of opium, the commander of the province’s border police announced on Sunday. Following intelligence activities, the forces of the Mirjaveh Border Regiment were informed of the intention of a major […]
Iran Captured 550 Tons of Illicit Drugs
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Secretary-General of Iran’s Anti-Narcotics Headquarters Brigadier General Eskandar Momeni said the country has managed to capture 550 tons of illicit drugs during the first seven months of the current Persian calendar year (March 2019 – March 2020). Speaking to reporters in the southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan, Momeni highlighted the […]