India, Iran discuss ways to fight drug trafficking from Afghanistan
Part of: Prelims and GS II – International relations
Context Indian and Iranian officials held a virtual meeting following the largest seizure of heroin at the Mundra port in Gujarat managed by the Adani Ports recently.
Key takeaways
The operation led to the largest drug haul in the history of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).
Initial reports had indicated that the containers carrying the substance originated from the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas.
The drug haul also impacted Iran’s trade as the Adani Group declared that containers from Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan will not be handled at the port from November 15.
Both The countries discussed and examined ways and means of mutual cooperation in fighting drug trafficking which accordingly resulted in some positive outcomes.
It is for many decades that narcotic drugs production and organised drug trafficking from Afghanistan has posed a major threat to the world.