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A large batch of drugs worth €272 million intended for transit to Europe has been destroyed in Azerbaijan. This was reported by the State Commission for Combating Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking, Report informs. The operation was organized by a working group of the State Commission with the participation of representatives of state bodies.

Narcotic and psychotropic substances with a total weight of 5 tons 168 kg 332 grams were seized from illegal circulation at various times by the country’s customs authorities. In connection with the incidents, 24 criminal cases were initiated, in which the court decided to destroy the drugs.

91.3% of the destroyed drugs are the most dangerous – 4 tons 662 kg 185 grams of heroin and 58 kg 837 grams of methamphetamine. In addition, 369 kg 529 grams of opium, 77 kg 779 grams of hashish and other substances were destroyed.

98.7% of these drugs or 5 tons 105 kg 990 grams in 17 cases were seized at the southern border and were intended for transit through the territory of Azerbaijan to European countries. The average retail value of the destroyed drugs on the illegal market in Europe is more than 272 million euros.

The destruction campaign was carried out transparently, in accordance with international standards and national legislation. The process was monitored by representatives of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the media and public organizations.

During another operation against illegal drug trafficking, Sumgait City Police Department officers detained 44-year-old Renad Sultanov, who had previously served time for a similar crime, Oxu.Az reports, citing the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan.

During the search, about 14 kg of drugs, including marijuana and heroin, as well as 79 tablets of the psychotropic substance methadone, were found and seized from the detainee. As Sultanov admitted, he received the drugs from an Iranian citizen whom he met on social networks. The potion was hidden in a pre-arranged hiding place. The detainee had already taken the drugs and planned to deliver them to different addresses for further distribution.

An investigation is underway into this incident. Law enforcement agencies are continuing to take measures to identify and bring to justice other members of the drug network, which included Renad Sultanov.

Suspect in 165,000 manat fraud detained

A suspect in 165,000 manat fraud has been detained in Mingachevir. This was informed to Report by the Sheki regional group of the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

The suspect Rasim Gasanov was detained by officers of the Mingachevir city police department. According to the case materials, he embezzled 165,000 manat, promising citizens to sell their land plots and register non-residential properties in their names.

A criminal case has been opened on the fact, and the court has chosen a preventive measure in the form of arrest against him.