Jalal Hasanov and his acquaintance Elvin Novruzov, who are engaged in illegal drug trafficking, were detained during the operations conducted by the officers of the Narimanov District Police Department.

According to the information given to APA by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, about 10 kilograms of marijuana and opium were found during the inspection of the package in the hands of those persons.

In their statements, the detained persons said that they were under the influence of a drug dealer living in one of the foreign countries whom they met through social networks and agreed with his offer of drug courier service in Baku city in exchange for various tempting promises.


Vakilkhan Samadov and Parviz Askerov, who were engaged in illegal drug trafficking, were arrested and brought under investigation during other operations carried out by Narimanov District Police Department officers.

More than 10 kilograms of heroin and 2 kilograms of opium were found from these persons and the cars they were driving.

The court has chosen preventive measure of arrest against the persons who organized the illegal circulation of narcotics.


It should be noted that during recent operations in Narimanov district, a total of 36 kilograms, including 23 kilograms of heroin and other powerful drugs, 10 kilograms of marijuana, and 3 kilograms of methamphetamine were removed from illegal circulation.

In connection with all the discovered facts, criminal proceedings have been initiated in the Department's Investigation Department, and investigations are ongoing.