Ensuring reliable protection of the maritime borders of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the strengthening of control over the regime rules in the Caspian Sea, and complex measures against smuggling and illegal activities are ongoing, the Press Service of the State Border Service released information in this regard, APA reports.
On June 27, as a result of the coordinated activities of the coast guard units of the State Border Service Coast Guard and the border ship, the illegal transfer of 28,836 boxes of various tobacco products with a value of approximately USD 200,000 to the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan through the Caspian Sea was prevented.
Operational-investigative measures are being ongoing.