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Azerbaijan thwarts attempt to smuggle large quantity of narcotics from Iran into the country


Azerbaijan thwarts attempt to smuggle large quantity of narcotics from Iran into the country
09.06.2026 15:30

An attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotic substances into the country has been prevented,  citing the Press Center of the State Border Service.

According to the report, as a result of border search and operational measures carried out within the area of responsibility of the Lankaran Border Detachment of the Border Troops Command, the smuggling of a total of 32 kilograms and 365 grams of narcotic substances (27 kilograms and 65 grams of marijuana and 5 kilograms and 300 grams of heroin), as well as 7,200 Methadone M-40 psychotropic tablets, from the Islamic Republic of Iran into the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan was prevented.

Operational and investigative measures are ongoing in connection with the case.

 

 

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