Colonel Ali Derikond, the commander of the Marivan Border Regiment, announced the discovery and seizure of over 157,000 liters of smuggled fuel at the Bashmaq border terminal. This action is part of a plan to intensify the fight against fuel smuggling, aimed at protecting national resources and preventing the illegal export of fuel.
Details of Inspections and Discovery of Smuggled Fuel
According to Colonel Derikond's statements, inspections of transit and transshipment vehicles at the Bashmaq border terminal were prioritized by the border guards. These inspections led to the discovery of 157,000 liters of smuggled fuel, including gasoline and diesel. Experts assessed that the rial value of this seized shipment exceeds 235 billion rials.
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Seizure of Vehicles and Arrest of Suspects
Following this operation, heavy vehicles carrying this shipment were seized, and the suspects involved in this smuggling were arrested. Colonel Derikond announced that the suspects have been handed over to judicial authorities for legal proceedings. This action demonstrates the determination and will of border forces to combat fuel smuggling and maintain the economic security of the country.
The discovery and seizure of this shipment occurs at a time when fuel smuggling has become one of the serious problems facing the country and significantly impacts the economy and national resources. Such border operations can also help reduce smuggling and improve the economic conditions of the country.
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