The commander of the Second Naval Zone of the Revolutionary Guards announced that a ship carrying 350,000 liters of smuggled fuel was seized in the waters of the Persian Gulf.
In an interview with Mehr News Agency, Commander Heydar Honarian Mojarrad emphasized the continued efforts of the Revolutionary Guards to protect and protect Iran’s borders, especially the Persian Gulf, noting that comprehensive surveillance and full situational awareness in the region led to the identification and interdiction of the fuel smuggling vessel.
He said the Revolutionary Guards remained firmly committed to its mission of combating violators and smugglers, stressing that important steps had been taken in this regard.
The captain confirmed that the captured vessel, which was sailing under the flag of Eswatini (Swaziland), was carrying 350,000 liters of smuggled fuel.
He added that 13 crew members from neighboring countries were on board. The vessel was moved to shore pursuant to a judicial order and is currently offloading its cargo.
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