Protection of Azerbaijan's northern borders strengthened: chief of state border service

"The situation in the North Caucasus has been taken into account in the service activities at the northern border. In this regard, the Supreme Commander of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces has given all necessary instructions and support. Funds have been allocated, as well," SBS Chief and Lieutenant-General Elchin Guliyev said.

Recently, the North Caucasus region of Russia has experienced an unstable situation, including a number of terrorist attacks and assassinations.

Border guards detained 2,842 border violators and prevented narcotics smuggling in volume of 227 kilograms in January-July 2009. A total of 668 wanted persons were arrested in the report period. Moreover, the border guards withdrew the smuggled goods worth 2 million manat.

Guliyev said Azerbaijan's northern borders are reliably protected. "Azerbaijani border guards are prepared for any situation and a professional protection has been organized at a necessary level," the SBS chief said.

/Trend News/