Mojtaba Ghahramani, the Chief Justice of Hormozgan Province, elaborated on the measures taken to combat fuel smuggling in this province and reported a significant decrease in diesel smuggling.
Importance of Combating Fuel Smuggling
Ghahramani stated in this regard: Fuel smuggling is one of the serious challenges in Hormozgan Province. Given the importance of this issue, actions have been taken to highlight the volume of smuggling and its significance. Smuggling networks have always tried to keep their activities hidden and conceal the actual volume of smuggling.
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Referring to the orders of the Chief of the Judiciary, he noted: These orders have led to effective steps being taken in the area of prevention and the use of technologies to prevent smuggling at all stages of the chain from crude oil to refineries, pipelines, warehouses, and tankers. However, Ghahramani emphasized that there is still a need for more rigorous follow-up and action in this area.
Significant Reduction in Diesel Smuggling
The Chief Justice of Hormozgan Province discussed the success of preventive measures in reducing fuel smuggling, stating: Based on received reports, the reduction in fuel consumption is clearly observable. Although he did not mention exact figures, he reported significant reductions in diesel smuggling according to reports from the Ministry of Oil.
Ghahramani also referred to the status of warehouses in ports, customs, and the Organization of State Property, stating: One of the issues that received attention with the arrival of the Chief of the Judiciary was the organization of warehouses in ports and customs. This work was prioritized due to the importance of safeguarding goods and taking care of them.
He continued: Previously, many goods remained unresolved in warehouses, and their storage conditions were inadequate. However, with the arrival of the Chief of the Judiciary and government actions, the conditions for storing and resolving goods have improved, and the number of entries and accumulation of goods has decreased.
Ghahramani announced that auctions are held in Hormozgan Province, stating: Every month, auctions worth 800 to 1000 billion tomans are held, and this is one of the positive actions in organizing the financial situation in the province.
Explosion Incident at Shahid Rajaei Port
The Chief Justice of Hormozgan Province also referred to the explosion incident at Shahid Rajaei Port, stating: This incident was tragic, and we lost 58 compatriots and hardworking laborers. However, from a management perspective, quick and effective actions were taken to determine damages and pay compensation to the deceased.
Ghahramani noted: With proper management, only one main case is in the process of issuing an indictment, and the compensation paid to traders and containers has reached over 90 to 95 percent. These actions have minimized judicial problems.
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