Iran’s customs office reports 523% surge in narcotics seizure in quarter to May
ran’s customs office IRICA says seizure of narcotics grew by over five times in size in the quarter to late May as…
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Russia police eager to work with Iran
Tasnim – The chief of the Moscow police voiced his department’s readiness to share experiences with the Iranian police and work in…
Prosecutor General bemoans lack of Int’l support for Iran’s war on drugs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Prosecutor General Mohammad Jafar Montazeri lamented lack of international support for the country’s costly campaign against narcotics trafficking.…
Iran-EU entering new phase of cooperation in anti-narcotic campaign
Tehran, Nov 21, IRNA – Managing Director of Anti-Narcotics Campaign Headquarters’ International Affairs Office on Saturday demanded Europe’s practical cooperation with Iran…
Iran, Afghanistan joint anti-drug committee to be activated
Tehran, Aug 9, IRNA – Commander of the anti-narcotics squad of Iran’s Law Enforcement Police General Ali Moayyedi said the joint committee…
Mexico urges int’l community to help Iran in narcotics fight
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mexico’s ambassador to Tehran called for concerted efforts by the international community in the fight against narcotics, stressing that…
Iran sees no UN cooperation in anti-drugs campaign: Minister
The Iranian interior minister says the Islamic Republic has not seen any cooperation whatsoever from the UN and other countries in its…
Iran proposes points for effective anti-drug campaign
Iranian interior minister has warned against the threat of narcotics to the health and sustainable development of all countries, presenting proposals to facilitate…
Over one ton of narcotics seized in Saravan
Zahedan, Jan 13, IRNA — Some 1,460 kilograms of opium were confiscated in Saravan borders, commander of Sistan-Baluchestan Borderguards said on Tuesday.…
Iran’s coverage: Comprehensive nuclear deal within reach, Zarif says
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Iranian FM: Comprehensive nuclear deal within reach Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad…
Iran builds detector of explosives, narcotics
TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Researchers of a knowledge-based company have developed a tracker to detect drugs and explosives. In an interview…
Countering narcotics entails active diplomacy: Iran’s attorney general
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Attorney General Ebrahim Rae’esi called on the country’s diplomatic bodies to use their professional capabilities to contribute to…
French delegation visits Iran police anti-narcotics exhibit
Tehran, Nov 17, IRNA – A French delegation visited the exhibition of Iran’s anti-narcotics police here. The delegation belonged to a company…
Iranian police seize over 7 tons of illicit drugs in 2 weeks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s anti-narcotics police forces have seized more than 7,000 kilograms of different types of illicit drugs in the country…
Iran-Russia ties pave way for regional security: Rouhani
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Rouhani: Iran, Russia convergence brings stable Mideast Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reiterated…
Narcotic police seizes 250kg of drugs in Northern Khorasan
BOJNORD, May 21 (MNA) – The border police in Northern Khorasan has said it seized 250kg of opium. Col. Qorbanali Davtalab told…
UN official praises Iranˈs efforts in fight against drug smuggling
Vienna, March 18, IRNA – Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes Yuri Fedotov in a meeting with…
Iranian police seize 3 tons of crystal meth
TEHRAN (FNA)- Commander of the anti-narcotics squad of Iran’s Law Enforcement Police General Ali Moayyedi announced that his forces have seized several…
Iran opposes ban on smugglers capital punishment
Tehran, March 18, IRNA – Minsiter of Interior Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said on Tuesday that during a recent meeting on illegal drugs…
Iranian FM meets UN anti-drug czar
Vienna, March 18, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif here Tuesday met on the sidelines of the nuclear talks with…
Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan in front line of drug fight
TEHRAN, March 15 (MNA) – Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan have met in a trilateral session in Vienna to discuss fights against drug…
Minister calls on world states to contribute more assistance to Iran’s war on drugs
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli called on the global community to help the country in its relentless fight against…
Iran to attend 57th session of UN commission on narcotic drugs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, who is also head of the country’s anti-drugs headquarters, is expected to attend…
Concerns raised over drug-addicted women in Iran
The Anti-Drug Task Force advisor on women and family affairs reported on Wednesday March 5 that 55 percent of female drug addicts…
Iranian official demands global efforts to curb poppy cultivation in Afghanistan
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian anti-narcotics official called for all-out cooperation by all the world countries to stop or reduce poppy cultivation…
Police seize large amount of illicit drugs in Northwestern border province
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian law enforcement police forces in the northwestern province of West Azerbaijan have seized near 13 tons of…
Police seize over 465 tons of narcotics in 11 months
Tehran, March3, IRNA — Commander of the Police Anti-Narcotics Squad General Ali Moayyedi announced on Sunday that his forces have seized more…
Top Iran police cmdr. killed by drug traffickers
An Iranian police chief is killed in a shootout with armed drug smugglers in the southeastern part of the country, reports say.…
Iran local police chief killed in anti-drugs operation
Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan prov, Feb 26, IRNA – A local police commander was killed during operations against narcotics traffickers here in…
Iran seizes large drug cargo in cooperation with Pakistan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s anti-narcotics police chief said the country’s law enforcement forces have seized a cargo of illicit drugs weighing a…
Commander: Anti-narcotics campaign successful
Tehran, Feb 9, IRNA – Had the anti-narcotics campaign in Iran not been successful, narcotics trafficking mafia had dared to enter cities…
Interior Minister: Iran ups illicit drug seizure by 20 percent
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian interior minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said the amount of discovery of illicit drugs by Iran’s drug combat squads has…
IAEA inspected Arak based on nuclear deal: Iranian official
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: IAEA inspected Arak based on agreement with Iran, official Iran’s Permanent Representative…