German authorities seize $63mln worth of heroin October 9, 2014 - 13:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - German authorities say they've seized 330 kilograms of heroin worth an estimated 50 million euros ($63 million) that smugglers brought to Europe hidden in a shipment of cucumbers and garlic from Iran, the Associated Press reports. The Federal Criminal Police Office said Thursday, Oct 9, a Syrian-Iraqi organized crime ring that has operated for years is believed to be behind the attempt to import the drugs, seized Sept 22 around the western city of Essen. Police said the months-long investigation was part of efforts to target international organized crime. They refused to say whether the drugs were believed to have originated in Iran, or were hidden in the shipment en route. Two brothers in Germany and a Dutchman who lived in Belgium were arrested in September in connection with the case. Related links:   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment.CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” |
