Iran customs ranks 1st in world on seizing narcotics

According to RILO, after seizing 90 items, including Hashish and Cannabis, Iran registered a new record among other countries.

Iran Customs received the first title in seizing narcotics and the second ranking in fighting drug trafficking.

'The exchange of intelligence at national, regional and international levels is a critical mechanism employed by Customs authorities to create conditions for more efficient enforcement actions and controls and to secure the optimum use of available resources. At the strategic level the WCO has incorporated the aim of intelligence exchange among all stakeholders, recognizing the contribution this objective has in furthering the protection of society, public health and safety.
Therefore, in 1987, the first Regional Intelligence Liaison Office (RILO) was established with the intent of creating a Global Intelligence Network. Today the RILO network has grown to 11 offices providing effective coverage throughout all six WCO regions,' according to RILO website.

Translator: Ali Izadi

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