A preliminary hearing in the case of the youth activist Giyas Ibrahimov is scheduled for September 8, the Baku Serious Crimes Court, said his lawyer Elchin Sadigov.
According to him, the case will be considered part of judges, chaired by Enver Seyidov.
The activist is charged under Articles 234.4.1 (drug trafficking by prior agreement of persons or organized group) and 234.4.3 (large scale drug trafficking) of the Criminal Code. He faces from 5 to 12 years in prison.
Giyas Ibrahimov and Bayram Mammadov were arrested May 10 on charges of drug trafficking. They reject the accusation and say that they were arrested in connection with the graffiti made on the monument to Heydar Aliyev: "Congratulations, the slaves!" and "Down with the system!".
The investigation continues against Mamedov. -16D-
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Changeable cloudiness weather is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula on September 15. In the morning, there is a chance of brief rain showers in some suburban areas, and a moderate northeast wind will blow. The air temperature will range from +19 to +22°C at night and from +26 to +29°C during the day, according to the National Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Ecology.
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In the first seven months of 2024, Azerbaijan ramped up its efforts to combat drug addiction and the illegal trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, with significant results reported by the State Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and Illicit Drug Trafficking. A comprehensive analysis conducted by the permanent working group of the commission has revealed both successes and ongoing challenges in the country’s battle against narcotics.
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Fatma Sattarova, a prominent public figure and chairperson of the Azerbaijan War, Labor, and Armed Forces Veterans Organization, has passed away at the age of 102.
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A sharp decrease in crime has been recorded in Azerbaijan during the first seven months of 2024, marking a significant achievement in the country’s efforts to enhance public safety and law enforcement efficiency. According to data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 18,518 crimes were registered from January to July 2024, which is 21.7% less than the same period in 2023.
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