TEHRAN – Turkmenistan’s Home Minister Muhamet Haydirou has announced that the country is ready to expand its cooperation with Iran’s anti-drug police in the fight against drugs.
In a meeting with Iran’s anti-drug police chief Iraj Kakaband on Wednesday, the two sides explored the possibility of developing bonds, Irna reported.
“Cooperation between the two countries will allow us to exchange information to implement anti-drug operations, hold an annual meeting of the Chief of Anti-Drug Police, share expertise in the fields of operation, intelligence and labs, and focus on conducting joint research.”
Iran’s substantial efforts in the fight against drug trafficking
The United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has always praised the Iranian government for its substantial efforts and unshakable commitment to its drug trafficking efforts.
Due to its geographical proximity to Afghanistan, the Islamic Republic of Iran serves as both a destination and transport route for illegal drug trafficking, particularly opioids, and recently methamphetamine produced in Afghanistan.
On December 8, 2024, UNODC Iranian country representative, Alexander Fedulov, attended a high-level meeting held at the Drug Management Headquarters (DCHQ) when the Cistan Baluchestan government’s seizure of 2,400 kilograms of methamphetamine was successful.
During the meeting, Brigadier General Ahmad Ali Gordalj, commander of Iran’s border patrol, shared details of a major drug attack in Sistan Balushestan province.
On September 10, 2024, the Iranian military managed to seize 2,400 kilograms of methamphetamine. The operation highlighted the relentless commitment of Iranian border forces. Iran’s border forces are at the forefront of combating drug production and human trafficking, particularly those derived from Afghanistan.
Federov, on his part, expressed his gratitude to the Iranian authorities for their valuable contributions to this global challenge.
He highlighted the importance of strengthening regional cooperation and the need for further international support to strengthen collective efforts to combat drug trafficking in West Asia.
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