As a result of measures taken to combat drug trafficking last month, 316 kg 240 grams of drugs and 8010 psychotropic pills were seized.

APA reports that the State Border Service reported about it.

It was reported that drug smugglers in one case showed armed resistance to border guards.

As a result of the use of weapons by border guards in accordance with the law, an AKM-74 submachine gun was seized, which was ready to be fired by criminals.


As part of the fight against smuggling, smuggled goods worth about 15 million 842 thousand 429 manat, including tobacco, alcohol and antiques were detained.


"Measures are being taken to organize reliable protection of our state borders," the statement said.