Iran nets major drugs haul

Sunday, 21 April, 2002, 13:51 GMT 14:51 UK

Iranian police have seized four tonnes of opium after clashes with drug traffickers near the border with Afghanistan, Iranian security officials have said.

Several smugglers were killed and two were arrested in the operation in south eastern Kerman province, according to Iranian sources.

Police said the drugs had a street value of $4.5m and were destined for Turkey and Europe.

It was the largest haul in the province's history.

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