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The execution of this unnamed individual, along with four others, was reported in the Kayhan Daily on February 5, 1985. The validity of the criminal charges brought against this defendant cannot be ascertained in the absence of the basic guarantees of a fair trial. International human rights organizations have drawn attention to reports indicating that the Islamic Republic’s authorities have brought trumped up charges against their political opponents and executed them for drug trafficking, sexual, and other criminal offences. Thousands of alleged drug traffickers have been sentenced to death following judicial processes that fail to meet international standards. The exact number of people convicted based on trumped-up charges is unknown Arrest and detention The circumstances of this defendant’s arrest and detention are not known. Trial No information is available on the defendant’s trial. Charges According to this report, this unnamed individual was charged with “supplying and distributing narcotics, participation in dealing 100 kg of opium, selling 4 kg of heroin and collaboration with international smugglers.” Evidence of guilt The report of this execution does not contain information regarding the evidence provided against the defendant. Defense No information is available on this unnamed individual’s defense. Judgment The Islamic Revolutionary Tribunal of Nahavand sentenced this unnamed individual to death. Having been confirmed by the Supreme Judicial Council, the sentence was carried out.