BAKU, Azerbaijan, September
30. The number of crimes in Azerbaijan decreased
by approximately 4.6% in 2025 compared to 2024, the Prosecutor
General of Azerbaijan, Kamran Aliyev, said in a joint interview
with Trend News
Agency and REAL TV.


"A decrease of approximately 4.6% in the number of crimes was
observed in 2025 compared to 2024. If we compare the first half of
2026 with the first half of 2025, we see a significant decline
there as well," he noted.


According to the Prosecutor General, the state and dynamics of
crime are being monitored by law enforcement agencies. At the same
time, however, certain changes have recently occurred regarding the
nature and types of crimes being committed.


"As a result of processes unfolding in society, the incidence of
certain types of crime is rising slightly, and new forms of crime
are emerging. These trends are observed not only in Azerbaijan but
worldwide, and we are keeping a constant watch on the situation,"
Aliyev added.


The Prosecutor General said that illicit drug trafficking is a
widespread crime of concern to Azerbaijani society. According to
him, figures for 2026 show a degree of stabilization and even a
trend toward a slight decline compared to 2025.


"However, this mustn’t lead to any complacency," he
emphasized.







Aliyev pointed out that the primary danger lies in the
transnational nature of the problem. He stated that illicit drug
trafficking is not a challenge faced by Azerbaijan alone, and that
joining forces, particularly with countries in the region, is
essential to combat it effectively.


"The cross-border nature of illicit drug trafficking, the buying
and selling of drugs via the internet using new information
technologies, as you noted, and the spread of new, synthetically
produced varieties of dangerous narcotic substances pose a threat
to the health of our youth. In this regard, we face numerous
tasks," the Prosecutor General said.


He noted that law enforcement agencies have carried out
extensive work in this area. Aliyev emphasized the critical
importance of the operations conducted by internal affairs bodies,
the State Customs Committee, and the State Border Service, given
that narcotics are trafficked across borders into the country. The
Prosecutor General identified the fight against illicit drug
trafficking as one of the most important tasks ahead.


Responding to a question regarding cooperation with neighboring
states, Kamran Aliyev stated that work in this area is proceeding
effectively. According to him, issues related to the illicit drug
trade and strategies to combat it are being discussed both among
regional countries and at the international level.


"Our cooperation is effective. These issues and the ways to
combat them are discussed both among regional countries and
internationally. However, in terms of practical cooperation, ties
with the region and neighboring countries naturally hold greater
significance. I must say openly that every country is quite willing
to cooperate in this field," the Prosecutor General added.