Opium Cultivation
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Over 1 ton opium seized in Qom
TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – The police force of Iran’s Qom province seized over one ton of illegal drugs in the province on Monday.
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'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.
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Iran, Afghanistan stress need for joint coop. in drug fight
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Anti-narcotics officials of Iran and Afghanistan stressed the need for joint cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking.
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US sanctions, politicization affecting intl. coop. in fight against drug trafficking: Lotfi
TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Director-General of International Relations Office of Drug Control Headquarters of Iran said that the US sanctions, politicization, and selective approach have adversely affected the concept of international cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking.
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Police arrest two drug lords after massive drug bust in SE Iran
TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – According to the Police Chief of Sistan and Baluchestan province, some 2.5 tons of different illicit drugs have been seized after an armed clash with drug dealers in the southeastern Iranian province.
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Iran ranks 1st in world for drug confiscation: official
TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Iran ranked first among world countries for confiscation of illegal drugs in the last Iranian year (starting 20 March 2019), according to an official.