A network of saboteurs is behind the distribution of cakes containing pills and empty capsules in the southern provinces of Sistan-Baluchestan and Hormozgan, says Health Minister Saeed Namaki, adding that the perpetrators will be tracked down soon by security and intelligence services.
Over the past couple of weeks, reports have emerged alleging that pills, including antibiotics and painkillers, have been placed in confectionery such as cakes.
The minister believes the motive for this incident is to hurt Iran's thriving cake and chocolate industry, as findings show the drugs have not been placed in the production stage, ISNA reported.
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