The number of crimes committed by foreigners has increased in Armenia, according to RA Police chief.

“The crimes are mostly committed by Romanian and Iranian citizens,” Major General <b>Alik Sargsyan</b> told reporters on Wednesday.

“There was an attempt to smuggle 4 kg of opium and 6 kg 700 grams of heroin in Armenia recently,” he said. “I met with the Iranian Ambassador to Armenia last week and do not rule out a meeting with Iranian counterpart to discuss the issue.”