Iranian border guards in Sistan and Baluchestan seized 10 military pistols from armed smugglers attempting to bring the weapons into the country for use in terrorist operations, according to Iranian reports. The suspects fled the scene, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps continues efforts to locate and arrest them.
Iranian border guards in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan seized 10 military pistols from armed smugglers on Friday, according to Iranian reports. The smugglers were attempting to bring the weapons into the country for use in terrorist operations, the reports said. The suspects fled the scene, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is continuing efforts to locate and arrest them.
The province, which borders Pakistan, has long been a center for smuggling and militant activity. As The Zioneer reported in June 2026, Iranian security forces in the same province seized 900 kg of opium and arrested four suspects in a separate operation. The current seizure underscores the ongoing challenges Iran faces in securing its borders against arms and drug trafficking.
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