Law enforcement agencies have reported massive seizures in their ongoing nationwide anti-smuggling operations, demonstrating intensified efforts to combat illegal trade affecting the country's economy.
In the latest operational period from December 15-22, authorities confiscated 4,386 cartons of cigarettes, 52 cloth bales, and 1.95 million liters of Iranian fuel across various operations throughout the country.
The cumulative seizures since September 1, 2023, paint a broader picture of the operation's scope, with authorities intercepting:
- 13,471.5 metric tons of fertilizer
- 3,792.13 metric tons of flour
- 35,134.61 metric tons of sugar
- 4,407,619 cartons of cigarettes
- 158,000 cloth bales
- 21.62 million liters of Iranian fuel
Law enforcement officials emphasize that smuggling poses a significant threat to the nation's economic development and stability.
The anti-smuggling initiative continues to operate across multiple jurisdictions, with enforcement agencies maintaining their commitment to curtailing illegal trade activities. Officials indicate that these operations will persist as part of the government's comprehensive approach to economic recovery.
Authorities stress that these enforcement actions aim to safeguard both public safety and economic stability, with coordinated efforts continuing across various agencies and regions to combat smuggling activities.
