Group Members Specially Trained In Syria Detained In Azerbaijan

Baku, Azerbaijan, March 5



By Ilkin Izzet - Trend:



Members of religious extremist groups have been detained during a special operation conducted in Azerbaijan in 2013.



They have been trained in Syria and prepared for committing criminal sabotage and terrorist actions, according to a report from the Cabinet of Ministers submitted to the Parliament as of 2013.



Various types of firearms, ammunition, explosives and other military equipment were found.



A criminal case was filed and an investigation is underway.



Translated by NH



Edited by SM