A truck carrying 33,000 liters of smuggled fuel was seized in Sarvestan County. This truck was stopped due to carrying fuel without a permit as part of the operation against smuggled goods.
Details of the Seizure and Inspection
Colonel Hadi Javidi Azad, the police chief of Sarvestan County, announced that during patrols on the road, police officers became suspicious of a tank truck. After the seizure, officers discovered 33,000 liters of diesel fuel in the truck, which lacked the necessary permit.
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Value of the Cargo and Consequences
The police chief of Sarvestan noted the high value of this cargo, stating that experts have estimated it at 34 billion rials. The truck driver was referred to the judicial authority for legal proceedings after a case was filed. This action is part of the police's ongoing efforts to combat smuggling of goods and fuel in Fars Province.
Sarvestan County is located in the southeast of Fars, 75 kilometers from Shiraz. Given the geographical position of this county, fuel smuggling is considered one of the main challenges in the area, and the police's efforts in this regard can help control this issue. This seizure demonstrates the police's determination and commitment to fighting smuggling and protecting national resources.
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