The Main Directorate for Combating Drugs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan prevented the illegal trafficking of 19 kg of drugs in Masalli, Report informs citing the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Thus, during the operation in Masalli district, 54-year-old Ilham Salimzade was detained, on whom 19 kg of marijuana, opium, methamphetamine and 800 methadone tablets were found.
The detainee admitted that he took the drugs from a hiding place in Masalli district on the instructions of an Iranian citizen (whose identity is being established) for the purpose of delivery to different addresses.
A criminal case has been opened on the fact, an investigation is underway.
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