An attempt to smuggle a large batch of cigarettes prevented

Measures are ongoing to ensure reliable protection of the maritime borders of the Republic of Azerbaijan, strengthen control over compliance with the regime in the Caspian Sea, and combat smuggling and illegal activities.

As reported by oxu.az with reference to the press center of the State Border Service (SBS) of Azerbaijan, on October 9, as a result of joint actions of the Coast Guard units of the SBS and border ships performing the task of protecting the state border, the smuggling of a large batch of tobacco products into the territory of our country was prevented.

As a result of search activities carried out by border vessels guarding the state border and oil and gas infrastructure in connection with the search for a floating craft that violated the border and navigation regime in the territorial waters of the AR in the Caspian Sea, 85 suspicious packages were found in the sea.

During the corresponding inspection, 111,072 packs of various tobacco products without excise stamps worth about 330,000 manat were found and seized.

Investigative and operational activities are ongoing regarding this fact.

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