BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 19. Complex operational search and preventive measures are being carried out under the "Border Shield" name on the territory of the border districts of Azerbaijan with Russia, Trend reports.
The operations are carried out in accordance with the mutual agreement reached between the ministers of internal affairs of Azerbaijan and Russia.
In connection with the ongoing operations, police posts were established in the relevant places in the Guba, Gusar, Khachmaz, Balakan, Zagatala, Gakh, Shaki, Oghuz and Gabala districts.
The main goal of the operations will be to identify and neutralize transnational organized criminal groups and members of terrorist organizations, to identify and disrupt the channels financial and material supply of funds for sale of weapons, explosives and devices, drugs, and others.
Such complex operational-search activities are carried out regularly, with strict observance of the protection of the rights and freedoms of man and citizen, as well as the national interests and laws of Azerbaijan.
The activities will last until June 25.