Drug plantation found in Agsu

Police in Agsu found 59 cannabis plants in a mountainous area. Suspect detained, case opened.

ByOlivia Taylor- Senior Editor

Today / 09:31|Last updated: Today / 09:32

Drug plantation found in Agsu — Photo: Prepared by Bond.az

Police in Agsu region uncovered a hidden cannabis plantation in a mountainous area.

A 37-year-old man, Subhan Bakhshiyev, was detained as a suspect. He admitted to cultivating 59 cannabis plants.

The suspect provided special care to the plants. A criminal case has been launched, and investigations continue.

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