Baku:Azerbaijan's State Security Service (SSS) has successfully intercepted a significant drug smuggling operation conducted via drone from Iran, detaining two individuals involved in the scheme.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, the operation revealed that a resident from the Islamic Republic of Iran orchestrated the smuggling of a substantial quantity of narcotic drugs using a drone near the Jabrayil refugee settlement in Bilasuvar district.

During the operation, Azerbaijani citizens Rufat Badalov and Rustam Mukhtarov were apprehended while attempting to collect the illicit drugs and arrange their distribution. The authorities seized a considerable haul, including 14 kg 158 grams of dried marijuana, 979 grams of methamphetamine, and 23.1 grams of opium from the suspects.

Investigations are ongoing as part of a criminal case related to the incident, with further operational measures being pursued by the authorities.