Alireza Jazini
Deputy Secretary-General of Iran's Anti-Narcotics Headquarters
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View Timeline →Victims of Drug Abuse in Iran: A Statistical Overview
The article presents alarming statistics on drug abuse in Iran, highlighting that approximately 40,000 people have died from drug-related causes over the past decade. It…
Identification of 150 Websites for Drug Trafficking in Iran
On World Drug Day, Iranian officials reported the discovery of 506 tons of drugs in 2014 and the identification of 150 websites involved in drug…
Head of Anti-Drug Committee: Statistics Manipulation Regarding Number of Addicts Continues
Ali Hashemi, head of the anti-drug committee, criticized the Iranian government's manipulation of addiction statistics, claiming that the number of drug users has significantly increased…
Arrest of 300,000 People Related to Drugs in Iran Over 10 Months
Iran's Drug Control Headquarters reported the arrest of 300,000 individuals related to drug offenses in the past 10 months, with a significant increase in drug-related…
Doubts Among Some Iranian Officials About the Effectiveness of the Death Penalty in the Fight Against Drugs
Iranian officials, including the head of the Prisons Organization, express doubts about the effectiveness of the death penalty in deterring drug-related crimes. Some legal experts…
500 Tons of Drugs Consumed Annually in Iran
Iran consumes 500 tons of drugs annually, with significant impacts on society and health. The country is a major transit route for drugs from Afghanistan,…
Drug Control Headquarters Opposes Abolishing Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers
Iran's Drug Control Headquarters opposes the abolition of the death penalty for drug traffickers, despite calls for reform from human rights advocates. The government continues…
Number of Drug Addicts in Iran: One Million and 325 Thousand
The Iranian government reported that there are 1.325 million drug addicts in the country, with a concerning rise in addiction among youth, including students as…