Azerbaijan’s State Border Service has intercepted 124 kilograms and 965 grams of narcotic substances being smuggled into the country from Iran, authorities said.
The drugs were found during two operations in the area overseen by the Goytepe border detachment, according to reports by Report.az and APA.
Border guards seized 75 kilograms and 515 grams of substances on Oct. 11. A second operation on Oct. 12 yielded another 49 kilograms and 450 grams.
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The published statement did not identify the types of substances recovered or provide information about possible arrests. An investigation is continuing.
Source: Vesti Baku, citing Report.az and APA.