Tehran – Mohammed Bin Saleh Al Gheilani is the general director of the drug and psychotropic drug fight in Oman, calling for the promotion of drug-drug cooperation to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran. Masu.
Referring to the longstanding friendly relations between the two countries, authorities expressed their willingness to benefit from the knowledge and expertise of Iranian anti-drug police. “We are optimistic to support bilateral interactions and cooperation in a targeted battle with drug trafficking,” Irna said of Al Geirani.
Omani officials made a speech at a meeting with Iraj Kakaband, Iran’s anti-drug police chief in Tehran on Thursday.
Kakavand, on his part, emphasizes the importance of strengthening regional and global cooperation in the war on drugs, and based on shared global responsibility, Iran always fights against illegal drugs He added that drug trafficking is prioritized.
Emphasizing the capabilities of Iran’s anti-drug police, officials said Iran has made great strides in a variety of areas, including detecting dogs and developing a specialized drug testing laboratory. Officials also announced they are ready to support cooperation with Omani’s anti-drug police and share their experiences.
Essential for local cooperatives
In July 2024, former Minister Ahmad Vahidi participated in the second international conference on drug management held in Baghdad, Iraq.
During the two-day official visit, Vahidi met his counterparts in other countries to explore ways to promote cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking.
The event was attended by Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shamari, and the Chief of Anti-Drug Police from neighboring countries.
During the meeting, Kakaband called for regional cooperation, which is essential to tackling drug trafficking.
Kakaband highlighted Iran’s comprehensive efforts in the fight against drugs and illegal human trafficking, and regional cooperation is important to address issues due to the vast border trafficking, the IRNA reported.
Iran’s substantial efforts in the fight against drug trafficking
The United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC) praises the Iranian government for its substantial efforts and unshakable commitment to tackling drug trafficking.
On December 8th, 2024, UNODC Iranian country representative Alexander Federov held high-levels at the Drug Management Headquarters (DCHQ) when a successful attack of 2,400 kilograms of methamphetamine was found at the Cistan Barchestan facility. I attended the meeting.
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.
Brigadier General Goudarzi said the attack reflects the escalating challenges posed by methamphetamine production in the region, as well as the dedication of Iranian border guards, law enforcement and customs officials in addressing the issue. I emphasized.
Federov, on his part, expressed his gratitude to the Iranian authorities for their valuable contributions to this global challenge.
Fedulov 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.
Representatives from UNODC Country said the successful operation would be presented to the international community as evidence of Iran’s noble resolve in the fight against drug trafficking and dedication to regional security.
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