Tehran: A senior Iranian anti-narcotics official has announced the seizure of 3,660 kilograms of methamphetamine destined for Europe, adding that Iran pays a heavy price for global security but faces sanctions in its fight against drug trafficking. The announcement was made during a press conference attended by officials from Iran's Drug Control Headquarters, the UNODC, and other international partners.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Iran's anti-narcotics deputy, Morteza Mirzaei, highlighted that Iran has been on the front line of the fight against drugs for nearly 47 years. Mirzaei stated that the prohibition of drug production, cultivation, trafficking, and consumption in Iran is not just a legal matter but is also rooted in religious beliefs, which has provided the country with strong motivation to continue its anti-drug efforts.

Mirzaei noted that Iran has paid a heavy price for this struggle, having lost over 3,883 martyrs and more than 12,000 injured personnel in the process. He emphasized that Iran's efforts have been further complicated by recent shifts in drug production in neighboring countries, particularly the move from traditional narcotics to synthetic and industrial drugs, which pose a more complex and widespread threat to the region and Europe.