Accra:An attempt to smuggle a significant quantity of narcotic drugs into Azerbaijan was thwarted by the authorities, as reported by the Press Center of the State Border Service.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, the smuggling operation was intercepted in the service area of the Horadiz border detachment of the Border Troops, involving narcotics coming from the Islamic Republic of Iran into the Republic of Azerbaijan.

During border search and operational measures conducted on October 15, authorities discovered and seized 35 kilograms of narcotic drugs along with 4,960 Methadone M-40 tablets, which contain psychotropic substances, thereby removing them from illegal circulation.

Investigations and operational measures continue in connection with this incident.