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Iran denies report of 10 spies seized near Pakistan border
A media report alleging that 10 spies entered Iran illegally from neighbouring Pakistan is false, Iran said on Monday.
- Agencies
- Published: 12:00 November 17, 2008
Tehran: A media report alleging that 10 spies entered Iran illegally from neighbouring Pakistan is false, Iran said on Monday.
The report by state television on Saturday said the spies were seized in Iran's south-eastern Sistan-Baluchestan province bordering Pakistan, adding that they were carrying $500,000 in cash, espionage cameras and maps of sensitive regions.
"We deny this report," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Qashqavi told a news conference, without giving further details.
The area is a volatile province known for frequent clashes between security forces and well-armed drug smugglers.
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