BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 12. A violation of the state border from the Islamic Republic of Iran in the direction of the Republic of Azerbaijan by 3 unknown persons was recorded on the service territory of the Goytepe border detachment of the Border Troops Command of the State Border Service on April 8, the press center of the State Border Service told Trend.
"The border outpost was raised on command, the service area was completely cordoned off. The border patrol opened warning fire into the air. However, the violators put up armed resistance and opened fire. The border patrol, in accordance with the provisions of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On the State Border", returned fire, neutralizing the border violator who was shooting, and another was detained. Another smuggler, taking advantage of the darkness and difficult terrain, fled towards Iranian territory.
During the inspection of the territory, a Winchester-type rifle, a night vision device, cartridge casings and three large packages of a narcotic substance (marijuana) with a total weight of 32 kilograms 400 grams were discovered and confiscated.
The Iranian side was informed about the incident through the border representative office,” the statement stressed.
It was noted that the State Border Service continues the necessary operational and investigative measures.