Coast guards in Mahshahr, in line with the fight against fuel smuggling and the illegal distribution of petroleum products, seized a vessel carrying 95,000 liters of smuggled diesel in the northern waters of the Persian Gulf. Brigadier General Hojjatollah Safaipour, the commander of the border guards in Khuzestan province, reported on the intelligence and operational measures taken by the coast guards to identify and seize this vessel.
Details of the Vessel Seizure Operation
According to reports, the coast guards, after receiving information about the activities of fuel smugglers, conducted necessary investigations and utilized electronic equipment and drones. The operation to seize this vessel was designed in such a way that the coast guards could achieve their target quickly and unexpectedly. In this operation, the targeted vessel was identified and seized.
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Discovery of Smuggled Cargo and Its Value
During the inspection of the seized vessel, 95,000 liters of diesel were skillfully concealed in various sections, which were uncovered. Brigadier General Safaipour also stated that experts have estimated the value of the discovered fuel cargo to be over 140 billion rials. In this operation, seven suspects were arrested and referred to judicial authorities after a case was filed.
The commander of the border guards in Khuzestan province emphasized that the coast guards, with their intelligence oversight and continuous presence at the maritime borders, will firmly confront any smuggling and illegal activities in territorial waters. This operation demonstrates the determination and will of the coast guards to combat smugglers and protect national assets.
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