The Head of the Judicial Department of the Ministry of Justice and the Security Department of the Central Body of the Judicial Service are responsible for overseeing the operational activities of the internal bodies of the judicial system and the security departments of the judicial institutions. Recently, they have successfully identified and prevented various attempts to smuggle tobacco products, narcotics, and contraband paper games. In a statement released by the Ministry of Justice’s press service, it was revealed that during the month of February, smuggling operations involving tobacco products and other prohibited items, including drugs, were discovered in Armenian judicial institutions.

Throughout the previous month, the diligent employees of the judicial institutions were able to detect a significant amount of contraband items. Specifically, they managed to find and seize 19.8 grams of tobacco products, which is equivalent to a similar quantity of narcotics. Additionally, they confiscated 115 mobile phones, 122 sim cards for mobile phones, 4 Wi-Fi devices, 9 cutting-seizing tools, and various other prohibited items.

All of the cases that were detected have undergone thorough investigation measures, and criminal proceedings have been initiated accordingly. The authorities are committed to taking strong action against those involved in any form of illicit activities within the judicial system, in order to maintain the integrity and security of the institutions involved.