On October 28, at 21:43, drug smuggling from the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Azerbaijan was prevented by the Border Troops of the State Border Service of Azerbaijan (SBS) in the service territory of the "Lankaran" border detachment, the SBS told APA.
As a result of the conducted border search and operational measures, 52 kilograms 875 grams of narcotics, 9980 Metadon M-40 psychotropic pills were found and seized.
Operational-investigative measures are underway.