Baku Court Sentences Eight Russians for Drug Trafficking
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A Baku court sentenced eight Russian nationals to prison terms in a drug trafficking case.
The defendants were arrested in June 2025 during an operation aimed at halting the transit of drugs from Iran for subsequent sale, as well as cyber fraud. The court proceedings concluded with the sentences being handed down.
The case underscores Azerbaijan’s ongoing efforts to curb drug smuggling and cybercrime along its borders.
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