SAEDNEWS: During the 12-day conflict, Iranian police effectively countered cybercrime, organized crime, and threats to public safety, with significant reductions in theft, violent crime, and murders, while ensuring national security and public participation.
Sardar Montazer al-Mahdi, police spokesperson, spoke about the performance of specialized police units during the sensitive period of the 12-day conflict:
During these days, cyberspace became a key front in the battle, and the Cyber Police (FATA) handled over 5,700 cybercrime cases, including online fraud and unauthorized withdrawals, playing an effective role.
He also highlighted the rapid response to a cyberattack on the Nobitex exchange and, emphasizing the fight against gambling and betting, noted that 305 operators and promoters of gambling websites were identified, leading to cases worth 340 billion rials.
Regarding the security of the nationwide university entrance exam (Konkur), he stated that its safety was maintained even during wartime. The Cyber Police, through extensive operations, identified 106 suspects and 158 criminal websites.
Montazer al-Mahdi further referred to the active presence of the Detective Police in Tehran, stating that 30 operational patrol units were deployed nightly, controlling the geography of crime. During this period, thefts decreased by 15.5%, while their detection increased by 48.8%.
He added that criminal offenses also fell by over 20%, while case resolutions rose by up to 85.9%. He reported a 23.3% reduction in murders, with over 90% of homicide cases still resolved.
Regarding the fight against thugs and troublemakers, the Public Security Police, by establishing daily rapid response teams, dispatched 105 patrol units to high-risk areas, arresting 30 offenders and identifying 147 related social media pages.
One major success was the prevention of a planned gathering in Palestine Square, which was thwarted through timely coordination.
About the Evin prison incident, he stressed that the Northern Security Unit arrived at the site in under five minutes, arresting 127 escaping prisoners, identifying unexploded bombs, and transporting over 15 injured individuals to the hospital.
On national security, law enforcement detained 2,774 unauthorized foreign nationals. Examination of their phones led to 30 special security discoveries. Additionally, 261 suspected spies and 172 accused of unauthorized photography were arrested.
Regarding road and sensitive area security, over 40,000 police personnel worked around the clock to maintain road safety, and more than 1,000 tactical checkpoints were established nationwide.
He also mentioned extensive participation of conscripts, noting that since the beginning of the year, 102,000 soldiers have been deployed, with 30,000 joining the country’s defenders in the past month alone.
In conclusion, Montazer al-Mahdi emphasized that a 41% increase in public calls and the arrest of 21,000 suspects during the 12-day conflict demonstrate the vigilance and cooperation of the Iranian people in ensuring security.
He stressed full police readiness, affirming that from cyberspace to highways, the nation’s security is guaranteed through the combined efforts of the armed forces and the people of Iran.
