In Azerbaijan, in 2023, dozens of citizens of a number of countries were brought to justice for drug trafficking

Among the foreigners detained in Azerbaijan last year in criminal cases related to drug trafficking, Iranian citizens predominate. Report informs this with reference to the report of the State Commission for Combating Drug Addiction and Illegal Drug Trafficking for 2023.

Last year, 100 foreign citizens were prosecuted for drug-related crimes, of which 37 were citizens of Iran, 32 of Turkey, 13 of Russia and 12 of Georgia.

A total of 1 ton 408 kg of narcotic drugs were seized from the detained foreigners.

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