TEHRAN – The Iranian police have confiscated 4,650 kilograms of narcotics in Sistan-Baluchestan Province, southeastern Iran, the provincial police chief said on Sunday.

“Following the information received about a large depot of narcotics, the police started an operation,” said Mohammad Qanbari, adding that when being chased the drug traffickers opened fire on the police.

Four people were arrested and two Peugeot sedans were also confiscated, Qanbari stated.

MH/PA