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THE Iranian Judiciary has confirmed heavy prison sentences against two Swedish tourists accused of possessing large quantities of illegal drugs.
The Judiciary spokesman, Masoud Satayshi said on Tuesday that two Swedish citizens were arrested in February 2020 due to drug possession at IKA airport in Tehran and sentenced to imprisonment.
The spokesman said about 9,800 grammes of opium were discovered with one of the tourists when leaving the country.
He said the man was sentenced to eight years in prison, 60 lashes and a fine of 5,000 U.S. dollars.
He added that more than 21,000 stimulant tablets were found with the other man.
According to the spokesman, he was sentenced to five years imprisonment and will pay a fine of 30,000 U.S. dollars.
In Iran, possession of drugs in large quantities can be punishable with death. (dpa/NAN)
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