In order to ensure the security of state border, in the fight against illicit trafficking in drugs and psychotropic substances, border protection and search operations are continued, State Border Service told APA.
Violation of the state border from the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Azerbaijan by unknown persons was detected by the border guards in the service area of the border posts located near Perimbel village of Yardimli region, Mahmudlu village of Jabrayil region, and Zungulash village of Astara region.
Investigative measures are underway regarding the facts.