As a result of the operations carried out by the officers of the Masalli District Police Department, the person who was supposed to organize the sale of a large amount of drugs sent from abroad in the country was detained.

According to the information provided to APA's Southern Bureau by the Lankaran regional group of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Elvin Huseynov, a resident of Baku and previously convicted, was detained in Masalli district.

During the inspection, about 15 kilograms of heroin in separate wrappings were found and taken from his bag.

During the preliminary investigation, it was determined that the drug was sent to him by a drug dealer living abroad to organize its sale.

During another operation carried out by an employee of Masalli RPSH, Sahin Jumshudov, a resident of Banbaşı village of the district, who was previously convicted, was detained.

During a personal search, about half a kilogram of marijuana was found and taken from him.

An investigation into the facts is underway.