Iran: Three hanged in Qazvin prison

Iran Human Rights, July 9: Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Qazvin (west of Tehran) early this morning Monday July 9.

According to the official web site of the Iranian judiciary in Qazvin, three prisoners identified as "H. B." and "Gh. S." convicted of participation in keeping and transporting 2680 grams of heroin, and "M. Sh." convicted of selling 68 kilos and 200 grams of opium.

Age of none of the prisoners was mentioned in the report.

The charges have not been confirmed by independent sources.

Source: Iran Human Rights, July 9, 2012