3 armed abduction gangs arrested in eastern Iran

'In the operations 19 foreigners were released from the custody of the gangs, nine kidnappers were arrested, and some ammunition and arms as well as five cars were also confiscated,' said Hossein Salami.

He added that the Iranian Judiciary will confront anyone who tries to disrupt public order and security.

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