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The Theft of Rail Cargo in Kerman Ends with the Arrest of 5 People
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The Theft of Rail Cargo in Kerman Ends with the Arrest of 5 People

منبع تصویر: hamshahrionline.ir

By Euronews Farsi Editorial 2 min Read time 0

Mojtaba Estavarzadeh, the public and revolutionary prosecutor of Zarand in Kerman province, announced the arrest of five individuals in connection with the theft of rail cargo during a press conference. This action was taken following thefts from wheat cargo, and the judicial system has begun necessary investigations to identify those involved in these thefts.

Judicial Investigations and Follow-ups

Estavarzadeh explained: "Given the necessity of identifying the suspects, the issue of rail cargo theft was quickly prioritized, and after conducting thorough investigations and examinations, orders for the arrest of the suspects were issued." He added: "Thanks to the efforts of the railway police, 5 individuals have been identified and arrested in this case, and during searches of their homes, more than 2 tons of stolen wheat have been discovered."

Continuing Investigations and Identification of Accomplices

The prosecutor of Zarand stated that investigations to clarify various aspects of this case are still ongoing, emphasizing: "Currently, efforts are being made to identify other potential accomplices and to assess the extent and dimensions of the thefts." Estavarzadeh also appreciated the actions of the railway police, considering their cooperation in the case management to be very effective, and stated: "The efforts of the police officers in carrying out their assigned duties are commendable."

He further emphasized that judicial proceedings regarding the case and investigations to identify other individuals related to these thefts and to recover other stolen properties are still ongoing. This case is an example of the serious determination of the judicial system and police to combat organized thefts and ensure the economic security of the country.

Source: hamshahrionline.ir