The Golden Crescent - Iran
Synopsis
80% of the world's opium and heroin is produced in Afghanistan, with Iranian authorities battling a drug crisis that fuels addiction and violence.
Synopsis
A Kurdish mechanic named Fik Shafi faces execution after being caught with 12 kilos of heroin near the Iran-Afghanistan border. The Golden Crescent, a region supplying 80% of the world’s heroin, fuels a growing drug crisis in Iran. Iranian paramilitary police struggle against heavily armed traffickers, sacrificing lives in the fight to control the flow of drugs into Europe. Meanwhile, social issues related to addiction persist, illustrating the challenges within Iranian society amidst the drug war.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how Iranian police confront drug traffickers nightly.
- Meet Fik Shafi, facing execution for drug trafficking.
- Find out about Iran's billion-dollar border security efforts.
Did You Know
- Iran lost 17 soldiers in drug-related shootouts last year.
- 220 tons of opium were seized by Iran last year.
- 80% of the world's opium and heroin is produced in Afghanistan.
- Fik Shafi paid $1,000 for heroin that could have sold for $1.2 million in Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many soldiers were killed in confrontations with drug traffickers in Iran last year?
Last year, 177 soldiers were killed during shootouts with traffickers.
What percentage of the world's opium and heroin is produced in Afghanistan?
A staggering 80% of all the world's opium and heroin is produced just over the border in Afghanistan.
How much opium did Iran seize last year?
Last year, Iran seized approximately 220 tons of opium.
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