Iran seizes 151 kilograms of Narcotics near Afghanistan border

Majid Shuja, the Commander of Border Guards in Khorasan Razavi, Iran, has announced that 151 kilograms and 450 grams of narcotics were discovered and seized in Taybad, near Afghanistan’s border.

According to a report by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on Friday, September 6, the narcotics, which were of the crystal meth type, were hidden in 238 packages inside a cargo vehicle.

The Khorasan Razavi Border Guards Commander stated that the individual transporting these drugs has been arrested and referred to the judicial authorities of the Islamic Republic.

Earlier, Iranian officials had reported that since the beginning of this year, a total of 1,350 kilograms of narcotics have been seized along the Khorasan Razavi border, close to Afghanistan.

Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari, Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Forces, recently stated that artificial intelligence is being used to implement a “smart barrier” in the country’s border control efforts with Afghanistan.

It is noteworthy that Khorasan Razavi shares a 302-kilometre border with Afghanistan to the east, and numerous kilograms of narcotics have been seized from this region over the years.

These recent actions highlight Iran’s ongoing struggle with drug trafficking across its borders, particularly with Afghanistan. The deployment of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence reflects a strategic shift towards more effective border control measures.

Despite these efforts, the challenge of narcotics trafficking remains significant, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance and international cooperation in combating this issue.

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