The deputy commander of the Zanjan State Security Forces said, “In line with carrying out the plan to improve social security and increase dealing with the smuggling of satellite receivers and rounding up these equipment, more than 49,000 satellite equipment were discovered and rounded up in the province”.

“The police is carrying out various plans in line with seriously countering the smuggling of satellite equipment and dealing with installers and those who use satellite channels”…

This official also said that 22 automobiles were confiscated for this reason.

“Fifteen smugglers and 8 installers were also arrested during this time and criminal records have been filed for them”, he added. (ISNA state-run News Agency – Aug. 26, 2011)