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As a result of comprehensive operational, investigative, and customs control measures conducted by officers of the Astara Customs Department, a large quantity of the narcotic marijuana was discovered and seized from illegal circulation. A train car carrying “tea,” transiting through the Republic of Azerbaijan from the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Russian Federation, was […]

An attempt to violate the state border from the Islamic Republic of Iran into Azerbaijan was prevented on the territory of the Goradiz border detachment of the State Border Service (SBS), Oxu.Az reports, citing the State Border Service press center. As a result of operational and investigative measures, 22 kg 60 grams of marijuana were […]

The final court hearing was held in the criminal case against Mehman Mammadov, who is accused of anti-state calls. As reported by APA, the Baku Court of Grave Crimes, chaired by Judge Aygun Kurbanova, held a court hearing at which the state prosecutor spoke. He requested a seven-year prison sentence for Mehman Mammadov. The court […]

In September 2025, measures to ensure reliable protection of Azerbaijan’s state border and combat smuggling, illegal migration, and drug trafficking were successfully implemented, Oxu.Az reports, citing the State Border Service of Azerbaijan (SBS). It is noted that as a result of anti-smuggling measures, goods worth a total of 8,629,755 manat were identified and seized during […]

Police in the Guba district seized nearly 8 kg of marijuana and heroin, as well as methadone pills, from illegal circulation. According to Report, citing the Ministry of Internal Affairs, police detained 44-year-old Fuad Farkhadov, a previously convicted felon, on suspicion of drug trafficking. During a search, they found 6 kg of marijuana, approximately 2 […]

Bank card fraud, including spoofed calls and attempts to steal personal account information, has increased, Oxu.Az reports, citing the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Azerbaijan. Fraudsters typically pose as bank employees and attempt to obtain card information and confirmation codes sent via SMS. “Remember that no bank employee will ever […]

Azerbaijani border guards prevented the smuggling of approximately 510 kg of drugs from Iran to Azerbaijan by sea, Oxu.Az reports, citing the State Border Service (SBS). It is noted that as a result of the operations carried out in the Caspian Sea, members of an organized criminal group were detained who were attempting to transport […]

The Baku Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal of Hasan Islamov (not his real name), who is accused of fraud, Oxu.Az reports. According to the indictment, in late May 2023, the victim, Alim Mamedov (not his real name), called his acquaintance, Hasan Islamov (not his real name), and asked him to meet another person to […]

An attempt to violate the state border from Iran into Azerbaijan was prevented in the service area of ​​the Goradiz border detachment of the State Border Service, Oxu.Az reports, citing the press center of the State Border Service (SBS) and the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan. As a result of operational and investigative activities conducted […]

A group of officials who created a channel for smuggling medicines and tobacco from Iran to Azerbaijan has been exposed, Oxu.Az reports, citing a joint statement from the Prosecutor General’s Office and the State Customs Committee. It is noted that the investigation has established reasonable suspicions against Vusal Huseynov, an inspector with the 1st Department […]