A series of operations were carried out against persons illegally possessing firearms and ammunition in the cities of Baku and Sumgait, as well as in the Balakan region, by the employees of the Main Organized Crime Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

According to the press service of the Ministry, Elchin Huseynov, Elmar Nasibov, Muhammad Taghiyev, Murad Rustamov and Ali Garayev were arrested during the event and submitted for investigation.

As a result, 1 "Kalashnikov" machine gun, 2 combs, 60 cartridges from Elchin Huseynov, 1 hunting rifle with a cut barrel from Elmar Nasirov, "Zafar" pistol from Muhammed Taghiyev, 7 cartridges, 1 "Kalashnikov" machine gun from Murad Rustamov, belonging to the same weapon a comb, and a revolver-type pistol, 3 cartridges and 1 shotgun with a cut barrel were found from Ali Garayev.

In connection with the mentioned facts, criminal proceedings have been initiated under the relevant articles of the Criminal Code.

Arrest measures have been selected for the persons whose names are listed, and operational-investigative measures are being continued.