Brigadier General Behzad Ebrahimi, the commander of the Hormozgan Border Guard, announced the discovery of a large shipment of smuggled fuel in territorial waters. This operation was carried out as part of a serious fight against organized fuel smuggling and the protection of national assets. General Ebrahimi emphasized that the coastal border guards of Bandar Abbas, through a coordinated and precise operation, were able to deliver a severe blow to the fuel smuggling network.
Details of the Shipment Discovery Operation
In this operation, a violating tugboat was identified and seized in territorial waters. Inspection of this vessel led to the discovery of 1,825,000 liters of oil derivatives, including fuel oil and diesel. The value of this shipment, along with the seized tugboat, was announced to be 3,500 billion rials.
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Consequences of the Shipment Discovery and Arrest of Suspects
General Ebrahimi also announced that as a result of this operation, seven suspects were arrested and after the formation of a preliminary case, were handed over to judicial authorities. This action demonstrates the determination and will of the border guard forces in combating fuel smuggling and protecting the national resources of the country. The Hormozgan Border Guard, with precise intelligence monitoring and continuous cooperation with other relevant agencies, is pursuing a continuous fight against this phenomenon.
The discovery of this large shipment of smuggled fuel not only helps reduce the income of smugglers but also sends a strong message to other offenders that the border guard forces are diligently and precisely monitoring illegal activities in the territorial waters of the country. Such actions can also contribute to creating security and stability in the country's fuel market.
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