TEHRAN- The police chief on Kish Island reported the seizure of over 150,000 liters of smuggled fuel.

According to IRNA, Ali Asghar Jamali expressed in an interview, “The Kish Island police successfully intercepted two vessels transporting the illicit fuel on Sunday.”

“As a result of the operation, authorities apprehended seven individuals connected to the smuggling attempt,” he stated.

Jamali also mentioned that the fuel was loaded from the coastal areas adjacent to Kish Island.

Iran has persistently faced challenges related to fuel smuggling, primarily due to the lower prices of its petroleum products compared to those in adjacent nations.

Consequently, in partnership with the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Army, law enforcement agencies have been proactively engaged in intercepting vessels and vehicles involved in fuel smuggling activities.