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Iran sees threat in Methamphetamine production going up in Afghanistan

Tehran, Nov 8 (UNI) Iran's Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, has claimed that the production of methamphetamine in Afghanistan has increased significantly, which he considers a threat to Iran, the region, and the world, media reports said on Friday.
The Iranian Interior Minister told a group of journalists, "Unfortunately, while traditional narcotics have decreased somewhat, the production of synthetic drugs, which we call methamphetamine or'shisha,' has risen significantly, posing a danger to Iran, the region, and the world," Afghanistan media outlet, the TOLOnews reported.
According to media reports, Momeni stated that closing the border with Afghanistan is part of an effort aimed at preventing illegal entry and drug trafficking.
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