Azerbaijan prevents attempt to smuggle drugs from Iran by drone

An attempt to smuggle drugs from Iran into Azerbaijan using a drone has been prevented.

The State Border Service of Azerbaijan told Olaylar that the incident was recorded in the service area of the Lankaran border detachment of the Border Troops Command.

As a result of border search and operational measures, an attempt to smuggle a large amount of narcotic substances from Iran into Azerbaijan using an drone was prevented.

During the search, 13 kilograms and 956 grams of marijuana were found and seized in the border area.

Operational and investigative measures are ongoing.