Azerbaijan, Baku, 3 March / Trend corr E. Huseynli/ The Azerbaijani Ministry for Ecology and Natural Resources and the Baku Ecology and Natural Resources Department impounded 21 lorries for illegally transporting soil, the Ministry reported.
In order to control the requirements stipulated in the Law on Earth Interior, the Ministry periodically carries out raids at the littoral sand areas.
During the raids intended to control the Baku-Astara highway, the Baku Ecology and Natural Resources Department and Garadag Police impounded 21 cars for illegal transportation of soil and filed the adequate documents. According to protocol, a lawsuit has been initiated and fines have been applied to each detained driver.
Raids are underway.