In 2023, 6,343 kg of drugs were seized from illicit trafficking
In 2023, 10,057 (27.3%) cases were initiated in connection with drug trafficking, by 5.7% less than in 2022. 65.3% of drugs were imported into the country without a marketing purpose, the State Statistics Committee, which refers to the information of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. During the reporting period, 8697 persons were identified who committed crimes related to illicit trafficking in narcotic and psychotropic substances.
35.6% of them were previously prosecuted, by 5% more than in the previous year. 98.1% of the detainees were brought to criminal responsibility.
70.6% of those who committed crimes are unemployed, 2.8% are women, 0.2% are children aged 14-17 years, 6% are aged 18-24 years, 15.9% are 25-29 years old, 77.9% are 30 years old and older.
Over the past year, 6,343.4 kg of drugs and psychotropic substances were confiscated, by 26% more than in 2022. 3823.7 kg of them were marijuana, 1939.3 kg - heroin, 261.2 kg - opium, 65.2 kg - hashish, hashish 0.5 kg - cocaine, 253.5 kg - other drugs.
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Complaints about a foul gas-like odor persist in the Əhmədli, Günəşli, NZS settlements, and some other areas of Baku. Residents report that the issue has been ongoing for several days.
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On January 23, the weather in Baku will be cloudy. Rain is expected in some areas in the evening and morning; southeast and gusty wind. The air temperature at night will be +6+9°C, and during the day, it will be +9+11°C. Humidity will be 70-80%. Rain will also occur across the country, with heavy rainfall in some areas. Snow is expected in the mountainous regions. Fog will appear in some places; eastward and gusty wind is expected.
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One more child, who was injured in a road accident in Imishli region on 18 January, died in Baku hospital. Despite the efforts of doctors, the life of the minor born in 2015 could not be saved.
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Opposition members detained for critical social media posts were released on the same day, with no reports of mistreatment by authorities, Musavat Party deputy chairman Mustafa Hajibeyli told Turan news agency.
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