INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
of the Iranian anti-narcotics headquarters, has said.The impact of dismantling the financial foundations of drug traffickers has increased
United States.Therefore, the smuggling of narcotics has increased almost 50 times, that is, from about 200 tons in 2000 to more than 9,000
2022.Iran is located next to Afghanistan, the largest producer of opioids, the second largest producer of cannabis, and recently the
producer of glass (methamphetamine), he added.Momeni made the remarks in a meeting with Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir Kamel Al-Shammari
on the sidelines of the first Baghdad International Drug Control Conference which was held from May 9-10.Setting up about 800 coastal
checkpoints in the Persian Gulf, strengthening and developing electronic and electro-optical equipment, and installing land-based radars and
specialized cameras are among Iran's measures to deal with maritime smuggling, Momeni explained.Momeni signed a memorandum of understanding
with Ghada Fathi Waly, the director general of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on the sidelines of the 66th session of
the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) that was held in Vienna from March 13-17.The agreement opens a new chapter in Iran's
cooperation with the United Nations in the four areas of dealing with the supply and demand of narcotics, and offering treatment and
trade is a serious threat to the security of countries.Therefore, the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly supports the position and effective
role of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs as the main policy-making body of the United Nations in matters related to drugs and the role of
the repeated emphasis of the United Nations on the principle of shared responsibility in dealing with global problems, including drugs, we
still, unfortunately, witness the selective and political approach of some countries, especially in the financing of projects, programs, and
Setting up healthcare, rehabilitation, and consultation centers, and empowering women and girls in cooperation with the UNODC and UNICEF
$1 billion annually to fight against narcotics.According to the reports of international institutions and organizations, about 92 percent of
drug discoveries are made by Iran, he said, adding that the country is completely alone and the cost is borne by the government and the
people.Momeni emphasized that the international community should increase support to the Islamic Republic to fight against narcotics,
blocking the borders, dealing with smuggling, identifying and monitoring the transit routes, and offering treatment and rehabilitation
