Baku, Azerbaijan, Dec.2
Trend:
Azerbaijan's law enforcement forces have lifted a ban on entry and exit with regards to the Nardaran township, where a special operation took place a day before, Trend's correspondent at the scene reported Dec. 2.
The operation was launched in Nardaran Dec. 1 to seize illegally stored firearms, explosive devices from the township's residents.
Currently, the residents and cars are allowed to enter Nardaran, after a check-up. Azerbaijani Interior Ministry's quick-response unit is operating in the area.
Four members of a criminal group, operating under the guise of religion, were killed during a police operation in Nardaran Nov.26. Two police officers were also killed in the standoff.
Fourteen members of the criminal group were arrested along with the group's head Tale Baghirov.
Edited by SI