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Joy Tour owner arrested in court
Rashad Ilyasov, founder of Joy Tour and Joy Travel, was arrested in court for allegedly embezzling 360,000 manats from 40 victims.
Former deputy chief Zulfugar Mansurov released from custody
Former deputy head Zulfugar Mansurov, arrested on bribery charges, released by Baku Court of Appeal.
Man who killed wife with cruelty gets 18 years
Hasrat Aliyev sentenced to 18 years for killing his wife with extreme cruelty in Sheki. Details of the trial.
Border operation: drugs and pills seized
Border operation seizes 20 kg marijuana and 470 psychotropic pills from Iran. State Border Service reports investigation continues.
Over 4 tons of cannabis plants found in Qakh
Qakh police operation uncovers over 4 tons of cannabis plants, destroying 9,692 plants in Alibeyli village.
Drug dealer arrested in Gobustan
Drug dealer arrested in Gobustan: heroin and pistol found on 55-year-old suspect.
Ex-convict detained with weapon - VIDEO
An ex-convict was detained with a weapon during a police operation in Gobustan.
Armenian woman kills entire family, including 6-day-old daughter
An Armenian woman in Los Angeles killed her two children and husband before committing suicide. Her 6-day-old daughter was among the victims.
Driver arrested for road hooliganism in Khazar
Driver Nurlan Mamedzade was detained for road hooliganism in Khazar district and arrested by court order.
Truck driver caught bringing drugs from Iran to Azerbaijan
A truck driver smuggling 19 kg of drugs from Iran to Azerbaijan was detained. Heroin and methamphetamine seized. Police operation continues.
Over 44,000 illegal drugs seized
State Customs Committee seizes over 44,000 illegally imported medicines in Sumgait operation. 251 types of drugs found unregistered.
Ex-convict detained for growing cannabis in Salyan
Salyan police found 101 cannabis plants weighing 27 kg in the backyard of ex-convict Orkhan Baghirov. He was detained.
Driver arrested for driving under drugs
Driver arrested in Zagatala for driving under the influence of drugs. 32-year-old Oruj Muradzade detained by traffic police and arrested by court order.
Large drug stash found in Tartar
Police in Tartar seize 2 kg marijuana and 1 kg 175 g hashish from suspect; court orders arrest.
Azerbaijani mayor stabbed in Ukraine: condition critical
Azerbaijani mayor Hilal Isayev stabbed in Ukraine, critically injured. Attacker fled, police searching.
Drug Operation in Astara: 2 Detained
Ministry of Internal Affairs drug operation in Astara: 45 kg marijuana and 650 methadone pills seized, 2 detained.
Driver Arrested for Drug Driving in Goychay
Driver arrested in Goychay for driving under the influence of drugs. 34-year-old Elvin Aliyev tested positive for marijuana.
Armed suspect neutralized by police in Qusar
An armed suspect who resisted police in Qusar was neutralized. R. Rasulov, suspected of a crime against a 16-year-old girl, was arrested.
Paraglider Smuggling: 47kg Drugs Seized in Bilasuvar
Two arrested in Bilasuvar for smuggling 47 kg of drugs via paraglider, including marijuana, opium, and psychotropic pills.
Ex-convict caught again for same crime
Ex-convict Teymur Rahimov detained again for theft in Aghsu. Police operations lead to arrest of repeat offender.
Suspect Detained for Attacking Two Women in Hotel
A suspect was detained in Lankaran for attacking two women at a hotel and stealing their gold. Hotel administrator Khalig Jahangirov arrested.
Two Arrested for Theft in Hajigabul
Two arrested in Hajigabul for stealing 25,000 manats and $10,000 from a house. Police detained the suspects and court ordered their arrest.
Witnesses interrogated in trial of blogger 'Arzum 9999'
Witnesses were interrogated in the trial of blogger 'Arzum 9999' Ilduza Hajiyeva. The accident resulted in one death and one injury.
Fatmayi raid: 9 years imprisonment
Two men sentenced to 9 years for home invasion in Fatmayi, Absheron. Eldar N. and Alim B. convicted of robbery.
Interior Ministry conducts large-scale operation in 2 cities and 1 district
MIA conducts drug operation in Baku, Sumgait, Masalli; 4 suspects detained, 40 kg opium and methadone pills seized.
Trial of Arutyunyan and Others Begins
Baku Court of Appeal begins hearing appeal trial of Arutyunyan and other Armenian accused.
Customs Operation: Incredible Fraud in Truck from Turkey
State Customs Committee seized 10 million smuggled cigarettes from Turkey. 3 arrested in fraud operation.
Harsh sentence for spy against Azerbaijan abroad
Azar Bagirov sentenced to 16.5 years for espionage against Azerbaijan abroad. Brought back by State Security Service, he was convicted of treason.
Verdict for secret devices in exams
Verdict for using secret devices in university entrance exams. Islam Babayev sentenced to 1.5 years in prison.
Azerbaijani citizen wanted by Interpol extradited from Ukraine
Azerbaijani citizen Shahlar Jabbarov, wanted by Interpol for fraud, is being extradited from Ukraine to Azerbaijan.
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