Officers at the Nizami District Police Department stopped the sale of over 66.3 kg of narcotics, Report informs, citing the Ministry of Internal Affairs. During the operation, 38-year-old Samir Saidov was detained and found to be in possession of 41 kg 575 grams of marijuana.
During another operation conducted by the department, another suspect in drug trafficking in Baku, 40-year-old Samil Gadiyev, was detained. A total of 24 kg 750 grams of marijuana, as well as methadone pills, were found in his home and Hyundai.
The detainees entered into a criminal conspiracy with Iranian citizens, whose identities are being established by the investigation. They illegally acquired the drugs and planned to organize their distribution in Baku.
Criminal cases have been opened at the Nizami District Police Department, and an investigation is underway.
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