Baku:Iranian citizens have been detained while attempting to smuggle a substantial quantity of narcotic drugs across Azerbaijan's border, as reported by the Press Center of the State Border Service.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, the efforts to ensure the reliable protection of the state border and combat smuggling, along with the illegal trafficking of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and their precursors, are being successfully carried out.

The incident involved two individuals observed moving from the Islamic Republic of Iran toward the Republic of Azerbaijan in the service area of the Horadiz border detachment of the Border Troops. The border outpost was promptly placed on alert under the "To Arms" command, leading to the area being cordoned off and necessary measures being taken to apprehend the border violators.

Following a thorough border search and operational measures, the Iranian nationals were detained with 16 kilograms and 128 grams of narcotic drugs in their possession. Investigative and operational measures concerning the incident are still ongoing.