A total of 529 people have been brought to criminal responsibility as a result of operations conducted against illegal drug trafficking during the first two months of this year.
The State Commission on Combating Drug Abuse and Illegal Drug Trafficking informed Operative Information Center-OMM that of those held accountable, 515 were men and 14 were women. Among the suspects were eight foreign citizens, from whom a total of 110 kg 798.356 grams of various types of narcotics were seized.
According to the official report, law enforcement agencies identified 32 facts related to the smuggling of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances into the territory of Azerbaijan. From these cases alone, 479 kg 764.016 grams of narcotics were removed from illegal circulation. Overall, the crimes were committed by 32 organized groups, resulting in the total confiscation of 345 kg 240.3 grams of drugs and psychotropic substances during these specific group-related operations.
The fight against drug trafficking remains a top priority for the government of Azerbaijan as it seeks to secure its borders and protect public health. Azerbaijan's strategic geographical location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia often makes it a target for international transit routes; however, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Security Service continue to implement rigorous measures to dismantle smuggling networks. These recent operations underscore the country's commitment to international anti-drug conventions and its proactive stance in regional security cooperation.
