Azerbaijan’s Border Service has reported an armed incident on the Azerbaijan–Iran border. According to the authorities, one Iranian trespasser was wounded. Overall, two Iranian citizens were detained, a source told Sputnik. The incident is now being investigated.
The incident took place close to the village of Gazakhlar in the Azerbaijani district of Fuzuli. During a search operation, the authorities discovered 1,159 pills and 78 medical items.
Azeri border control agents have informed their Iranian counterparts about the incident.