Baku court orders pre-trial detention for Russians accused of drug trafficking PHOTO / UPDATED

The Sabail District Court in Baku has ordered pre-trial detention for several Russian citizens accused of involvement in an organised drug trafficking group.

During court sessions held under Judge Ulviyya Shukurova, preventive measures of four-month custody were imposed on eight defendants linked to the case, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

The trial of the group of Russian citizens detained in Baku has concluded.

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The Sabail District Court in Baku has ordered the arrest of four Russian citizens suspected of involvement in the transit of narcotics from Iran, as well as their online distribution and related cybercrimes.

According to a Report news agency correspondent attending the court session, the suspects have been remanded in custody for a period of four months. The hearing was presided over by Judge Ulviyya Shukurova.

The detainees are being brought to court individually, and decisions regarding the preventive measures for an additional four individuals connected to the case are still pending.

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Russian citizens detained in Baku in connection with the transit of narcotics from Iran have been brought before the court.

The trial is taking place at the Sabail District Court, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

As previously reported, the Azerbaijani Interior Ministry detained two organised criminal groups in Baku suspected of transiting narcotic substances from Iran, conducting online drug sales, and engaging in cybercrime.