Iran has commenced the construction of border fences along its eastern frontiers with Afghanistan and Pakistan, a move aimed at bolstering security and addressing challenges related to drug trafficking and smuggling. Brigadier General Ahmad Ali Gudarzi, commander of Iran's border police, disclosed the development in a report by Eghtesaad24.
The eastern borders of Iran are critical, with estimates indicating that they account for approximately 80% of the nation's drug trade, according to calculations by Iranian security services. In addition to combating drug trafficking, the fence project aims to curtail the smuggling of fuel and goods, as well as to manage illegal migration.
Construction efforts have already begun in the regions of Sistan and Baluchistan and Khorasan-Razavi, with plans to extend the fencing to Ilam, Kurdistan, and West Azerbaijan in the future.
In September, Iran completed a 10-kilometer concrete wall along its border with Afghanistan, following the project’s announcement in May. An additional 50 kilometers of fencing is planned, particularly in Khorasan-Razavi province, which sees a high influx of Afghan refugees.
The Iran-Afghanistan border stretches approximately 950 kilometers, highlighting the extensive nature of the security measures being implemented. As these initiatives unfold, Iranian authorities aim to improve border security and address the myriad challenges posed by illicit activities along these critical frontiers.
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