20 kg of drugs seized in Azerbaijan's Neftchala
Photo: AZERTAC
A major drug trafficking attempt was foiled in Azerbaijan’s Neftchala district, where police seized nearly 20 kilograms of narcotics during a targeted operation, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.
The suspect told investigators that he had been recruited as a drug courier by an Iranian citizen whose identity is still under investigation. He reportedly planned to deliver the narcotics to Baku, News.Az reports, citing AZERTAC.
A criminal case has been opened, and a court has ordered pretrial detention for the suspect. Investigative measures are ongoing to identify and apprehend other individuals linked to the trafficking network.
By Aysel Mammadzada
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