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Iran detains 10 spies near Pakistan border, says TV
Iran detained 10 spies carrying $500,000 in cash who had entered the Islamic Republic illegally from neighbouring Pakistan, state television said on Saturday.
- Agencies
- Published: 23:20 November 15, 2008
Tehran: Iran detained 10 spies carrying $500,000 in cash who had entered the country illegally from neighbouring Pakistan, state television said on Saturday.
Spy cameras and maps of sensitive regions in Iran were found when the group was held in Iran's south-eastern Sistan-Baluchestan province bordering Pakistan, the report said.
The TV report did not give any details on their nationality or say when they were detained.
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