The Islamic Republic of Iran's activities, achievements and human losses in combating narcotic drugs in 2020 and 2019
The Islamic Republic of Iran's activities, achievements and human losses in
combating narcotic drugs in 2020 and 2019
In 2020, despite illegal and illegitimate unilateral sanctions, lack of international assistance, and the limitations imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Islamic Republic of Iran has set once again a new record in illicit drug seizures.
The following statistics indicate a significant increase in Iran's activities, achievements and human losses in combating illicit narcotic drugs in 2020 in comparison with the previous year:
- A)Disaggregated data of drug seizures by the law enforcement agencies
|
Drugs
|
2019
(quantity in kg)
|
2020
(quantity in kg)
|
Percentage
(decrease/increase)
|
|
1
|
Opioids
|
Heroin
|
17414
|
31133
|
+79
|
|
2
|
Morphine
|
18185
|
26806
|
+47
|
|
3
|
Opium
|
656258
|
916488
|
+40
|
|
4
|
Cannabis-type
|
Hashish
|
73928
|
107886
|
+46
|
|
5
|
Methamphetamine
|
13570
|
20527
|
+51
|
|
6
|
Other Drugs
|
35122
|
44326
|
+26
|
|
7
|
Total
|
814477
|
1147167
|
+41
|
- B)Anti drug activities
|
Activities
|
2019
|
2020
|
Percentage
(decrease/increase)
|
|
1
|
No. of armed confrontation with drug traffickers
|
2319
|
2851
|
+23
|
|
2
|
No. of dismantled networks(rings)
|
1886
|
2196
|
+16
|
|
3
|
drug control martyrs
|
5
|
10
|
+100
|
|
4
|
No. of confiscated weapons
|
1088
|
990
|
-9
|
.