BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 21. As a result of
complex operational-search and customs-control measures, officers
of the Balakan Customs Department prevented the illegal import of a
large consignment of medicines and medical devices into Azerbaijan,
Trend reports.
The violation was detected at the Mazymgara customs post.
A vehicle transporting sunflower oil from Türkiye to Azerbaijan
was inspected using a stationary X-ray scanning system. After
suspicious images appeared on the monitor, the cargo was directed
for additional customs inspection.
During the inspection, customs officers discovered 83,000 units
of medicinal drugs and medical products that had not been declared
to customs authorities.
An investigation into the incident is currently underway.
