Iraj Azizi, the Director General of the Government Trading Regulations in Sistan and Baluchestan, announced to reporters that a fuel smuggling suspect has been sentenced to pay a fine of 31 billion rials for illegally transporting 12,000 liters of gasoline valued at 10 billion and 380 million rials. This case was addressed after going through legal procedures and examining documents in the branch handling violations of smuggling goods and currency regulations in Chabahar.
Details of the Case and Fines
Azizi stated that the adjudicating branch, after confirming the violation, sentenced the suspect based on clause “P” of Article 18 of the Anti-Smuggling Law to confiscate the seized fuel and pay a cash penalty of 20 billion and 760 million rials. Additionally, considering Article 20 of this law and the market value of the vehicle, an amount of 10 billion and 380 million rials was added to the cash fine. Accordingly, the offender was sentenced to pay a total of over 31 billion rials in fines.
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Vehicle Seizure Operations and Legal Follow-ups
The Director General of the Government Trading Regulations in Sistan and Baluchestan also referred to the actions of the detection unit officers, stating that these officers successfully seized a vehicle carrying smuggled fuel while monitoring transportation routes. After the vehicle was seized, the case was sent to the Government Trading Regulations in Chabahar, and legal actions began in this regard.
This case demonstrates the serious determination of the relevant authorities to combat fuel smuggling and prevent economic problems arising from these violations. The Director General of the province's Government Trading Regulations also emphasized the necessity of cooperation among the public and various organizations in identifying and combating such violations.
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