Colonel Ehsan Badian announced the discovery of 17,000 liters of smuggled diesel in an industrial unit in Shahinshahr as part of efforts to combat smuggling of goods and fuel. He added that identifying and dealing with offenders is a special priority for the police officers in the county.
Details of the Smuggling Seizure
The police chief of Shahinshahr and Meymeh County stated that based on information received regarding the illegal storage of significant amounts of fuel, police officers confirmed the matter through intelligence actions and field investigations, identifying the fuel storage location.
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Colonel Badian emphasized that after coordinating with the judicial authority and in a coordinated operation, police officers were dispatched to the specified location and successfully discovered and seized 17,000 liters of diesel that had been stored outside the official distribution network.
Consequences and Police Response
The police chief of the county stressed the firm stance of the police against disruptors of the economic system, stating that a judicial case has been filed and the offender was referred to the relevant authorities for legal proceedings. He also warned offenders in this area that any buying, selling, or storing of fuel outside the distribution network is considered a violation and a crime.
Badian urged citizens and industry stakeholders to report any suspicious activities in this regard immediately through the police emergency center 110. This action demonstrates the police's serious commitment to combating fuel smuggling and maintaining the economic security of the country.
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