Hamidreza Karimi, the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor of Kermanshah, today announced the discovery of a shipment including 109 handguns and Kalashnikovs along with over 1,700 military cartridges at the Parviz Khan border. This shipment was identified and discovered during the seizure of a trailer, and two individuals have been arrested in this case.
Details of the Seizure and Discovery of Weapons
The Kermanshah Prosecutor stated that this operation was carried out following intelligence and operational actions by the soldiers of Imam Zaman (may God hasten his reappearance) and in cooperation with the border regiment. By order of the judicial authority, the trailer carrying weapons and military ammunition was identified and seized at the Parviz Khan border. During the inspection of this vehicle, 99 handguns, 10 Kalashnikovs, 1,700 handgun cartridges, and 198 handgun magazines were discovered, which were skillfully concealed in various parts of the vehicle.
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Arrest of Suspects and Case Details
Karimi mentioned the arrest of two occupants of the trailer, stating that one of the detainees is an Iraqi national and the other is an Iranian national. According to initial investigations, the discovered shipment is linked to one of the organized networks of arms and ammunition smuggling. The Kermanshah Prosecutor emphasized that examining various aspects of the case to identify other potential actors and clarify the method of shipment transfer is underway.
He also stressed the importance of combating arms and ammunition smuggling, stating: "Combating organized arms smuggling networks, due to its impacts and consequences on community security, is a priority for the judiciary, and this issue is being pursued rigorously in collaboration with intelligence, police, and border guard agencies."
In conclusion, the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor of Kermanshah emphasized that the judiciary will confront any criminal actions that threaten public security and the tranquility of the people within the framework of the law and will not allow the use of border routes for the illegal transfer of weapons and ammunition.
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