Thousands in Iran Seized as Smugglers
Iranian officials have cracked down on illegal trade by arresting thousands of smugglers and seizing products ranging from meat mincers to satellite dishes, the IRNA news agency reported Sunday.
A law enforcement public relations officer from Hormozgan said that 512 automobiles, 731 boats, 12,000 household appliances, televisions, recorders and radios were confiscated during the past three months.
He said items included satellite dishes, vacuum cleaners, watches and calculators.
The official said 2,282 smugglers were arrested for illegal trade in goods. It was not clear whether they were among the 13,000 who Iran said last week had been arrested in three months on smuggling charges.
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