Individuals attempting to smuggle a significant amount of narcotic substances into the country have been detained.
According to the Press Center of the State Border Service, measures to ensure the reliable protection of the state border and combat smuggling, illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and their precursors are being successfully continued.
During the service of the “Horadiz” border detachment of the State Border Service’s Border Troops, the movement of 2 individuals from the Islamic Republic of Iran towards the Republic of Azerbaijan was observed.
The border outpost was immediately raised on the “To Arms” command, the area was cordoned off, and necessary measures were taken to detain the border violators.
As a result of the comprehensive border search and operational measures conducted, citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran who attempted to smuggle 16 kilograms and 128 grams of narcotic substances into the country were detained.
Operational-investigative measures are ongoing regarding the incident.