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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 .