Police officers have seized 14 kilograms of narcotics and psychotropic pills in the Lerik district of Azerbaijan. The operation, conducted by the Lerik District Police Department, successfully intercepted a large shipment of illegal substances that had been smuggled into the country and were intended for distribution in the capital, Baku.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, three individuals—identified as 29-year-old Azer Valibeyov, 30-year-old Ziya Maharramzada, and 36-year-old A. Jabiyeva—were detained during the operation. Law enforcement officials recovered 14 kilograms of marijuana and 4,490 methadone pills from the suspects. A criminal case has been initiated, and the court has ordered the pretrial detention of all three individuals as investigations continue.
Azerbaijan continues to intensify its efforts against the illegal drug trade, particularly focusing on transit routes used for smuggling. The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) frequently conducts large-scale operations in southern regions to prevent the entry of narcotics into the domestic market. These efforts are part of a broader national strategy to combat drug trafficking and ensure public safety across the Republic of Azerbaijan.
