“Based on statistics obtained over the last 30 years, drug addiction has increased by eight percent, which is the equivalent of three times the growth of the population”, … Iran Focus
“Based on statistics obtained over the last 30 years, drug addiction has increased by eight percent, which is the equivalent of three times the growth of the population”, Mr. Rafiee said in an interview with the ultra-right state-controlled daily Jomhouri Islami.
“A new phenomenon called AIDS is now adding to this social crisis. Ten percent of drug addicts in Iran use syringes to inject themselves. Of these 3 percent suffer from AIDS”, he added.
The total number of illegal-drug users in Iran is estimated to be more than seven million.
Speaking to a gathering of reporters, State Security Forces commander, Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf, hinted Saturday that large quantity of drugs in circulation might raise questions that drug smuggling has become institutionalized.
More than 200 tons of narcotics have been discovered in Iran over the past nine months, Qalibaf said.
His announcement came at a time when certain departments and officials within the Iranian regime are suspected of involvement in narcotics trafficking.
