Iranian Anti-Narcotics Police

Police busts over 625 kg of narcotics in SW Iran

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Police Commander of Sistan and Baluchestan province said that the provincial police forces managed to seize about 626 kg of illicit drugs during an operation.

Iran, India anti-narcotics police stress more cooperation

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – The Iranian and Indian anti-narcotics police stressed the need for online exchange of information and stepped-up intelligence cooperation between the two countries in the fight against drug trafficking.

Over 600 kg narcotics seized in Sistan and Balouchestan

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Police Commander of Sistan and Baluchestan province said that more than 600 kilograms of illicit drugs were seized during operations launched in the northern and southern province.

750 kg of opium seized in southern Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Deputy commander of Hormozgan border guard Abdollah Lashkari said that 750 kg of opium were busted in Bandar Lengeh in Hormozgan province.

Police bust over 1.5 tons of narcotics in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The police commander of Sistan and Baluchistan province said that Iranian anti-narcotics police in the southeastern province arrested the members of a drug-trafficking group and seized more than 1.5 tons of illicit drugs.

Pakistan ANF cmdr. to discuss anti-narcotic coop. in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – The commander of the Pakistan Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has departed for Tehran on Sunday to discuss with Iranian officials strengthening cooperation in the fight against illicit drug trafficking.

Iran police dismantle biggest drug trafficking network in SE

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The largest drug trafficking network in the southeast of Iran was dismantled by the Iranian Police forces, the police commander of Sistan and Baluchistan province Brigadier General Ahmad Taheri said.

Police seize 602 kg narcotics in southeastern Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – The Sistan and Baluchestan police commander announced that the anti-narcotics police forces busted 602 kg of illicit drugs in the province.

Interior minister:

Iran should not be alone in fight against drug trafficking

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said Wednesday that Iran shouldn’t be the only country fighting against drug trafficking, calling for help from other countries.

Drug production hike in Afghanistan, result of US crimes

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – The Secretary-general of Iran’s Drug Control Headquarters Brigadier-General Eskandar Momeni said that narcotic production growth in Afghanistan is the result of crimes committed by the United States in the region.

3 Iranian police forces martyred by drug traffickers in SE

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – The Kerman province police chief said Wed. three police forces were martyred in armed clashes with drug traffickers in Kahnouj County, while a notorious drug lord was also killed in the operation.

Iran blames foreign powers for rise in drugs in neighbors

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – The head of Iran's body for fighting narcotics described on Saturday the increase in illegal drug production in neighboring countries as one of the major challenges, saying that the trend is supported by foreign powers.

Police bust over 2,500 kg of narcotics in S Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Commander of Border Guard of Law Enforcement Forces revealed the dismantling of two organized drug trafficking gangs and confiscation of more than 2,500 kilograms of narcotics by border guards in Saravan, Southern Iran.

Iran, Russia anti-narcotic polices keen on boosting coop.

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – A meeting was held between Iran and Russia in order to develop and strengthen police cooperation between the two countries in the fight against drug trafficking at the regional and international levels.

Over 43 tons of illicit drugs seized in Iran in last 2 weeks

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Over 43 tons of narcotics have been busted by Iranian anti-narcotics police forces in Iran in the last two weeks, according to an official in Iran Drug Control Headquarters.

Over 1.3 tons of narcotics confiscated in S Iran

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – A large consignment of illicit drugs was confiscated in Rudan County, Hormozgan Province, south of Iran, said the police commander.

Police confiscate 1.226 tons drugs in Tehran

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Over the past two days, the anti-narcotics police managed to confiscate 1,266 kilograms of narcotics in the Iranian capital.

Over 1.5 tons narcotics confiscated in Iran's Saravan

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – The police forces of the Sistan and Baluchestan province have busted 1.538 tons of illicit drugs in the southeastern borders.

Close to 26 tons of narcotics busted in Iran in last 2 weeks

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – International Deputy of Iran Drug Control Headquarters Naser Aslani said that close to 26 tons of illegal drugs have been confiscated by Iran’s anti-narcotics police forces in the country in the last 2 weeks.

'Iran committed to intl. commitments in fight against drugs'

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The Secretary-general of Iran’s Drug Control Headquarters said that Iran managed to confiscate 1,200 tons of narcotics in 2020 which indicates a 41% increase compared to the corresponding period last year.

Iran Anti-narcotics police busts 1,150 tons of drugs in 2020

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – The anti-narcotics police chief of NAJA said, "In 2020, a total of 1150 tons of narcotics were discovered by Iran's Anti-narcotics apparatus."

Iran's police seize over 18tons of illicit drugs in a week

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Over 18 tons of illegal drugs have been confiscated by Iranian anti-narcotics police forces in the country in the last week, according to an official in Iran Drug Control Headquarters.

Iran at forefront of fight against drug-trafficking

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s permanent ambassador to the International Organizations in Vienna said that the Islamic Republic is at the forefront of the fight against drug-trafficking in the international arena.

Over 1 ton of narcotics busted in Iran's Hormozgan

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – With the efforts of the anti-narcotic police of Hormozgan province, during the last 48 hours, drug traffickers failed to transfer over 1 ton of illicit drug in southern cities of Iran.

Police seize over 500 kg of narcotics in Semnan province

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Police forces of Semnan province have confiscated 536 kilograms of illicit-drugs in a joint operation.

Iran's police seize over 30 tons of illicit drugs in 2 weeks

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Over 30 tons of illicit drugs have been seized by Iranian anti-narcotics police forces in the country in the last two weeks, according to an official in Iran Drug Control Headquarters.

Pakistan committed to cooperating with Iran on border issues

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Pakistan's Minister of Interior Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad said that Islamabad is committed to cooperating closely with Iran on border issues and the fight against drug trafficking.

Iran, Pakistan to discuss anti-narcotics cooperation

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – Iranian and Pakistani anti-narcotics police chiefs will discuss ways of boosting cooperation in a bid to counter the traffic of illegal drugs.

Near 800 tons of drugs seized in Iran in 10 months: diplomat

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iranian anti-narcotics forces confiscated close to 800 tons of different illegal drugs during January-October 2020, said the country’s permanent ambassador to the International Organizations in Vienna.