Individuals attempting to smuggle a large quantity of narcotic drugs into the country have been detained, the Press Center of the State Border Service told APA.
According to the information, measures to ensure the reliable protection of the state border and combat smuggling and the illegal trafficking of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their precursors are continuing successfully.
Two individuals were observed moving from the Islamic Republic of Iran toward the Republic of Azerbaijan in the service area of the Horadiz border detachment of the Border Troops of the State Border Service.
The border outpost was immediately placed on alert under the "To Arms" command, the area was cordoned off, and necessary measures were taken to detain the border violators.
As a result of comprehensive border search and operational measures, citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran who attempted to smuggle 16 kilograms and 128 grams of narcotic drugs into the country were detained.
Operational and investigative measures into the incident are ongoing.
Source: en.apa.az
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