The Water Transport Police Department ensures safety and order across Azerbaijan’s waterways. This section covers its operations, incidents, and security efforts.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs' Water Transport Police Department conducted an operation against illegal drug trafficking. Marijuana was seized from a person…
The Water Transport Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan plays a crucial role in maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety, and protecting state interests across the country's maritime and inland waterways. Its jurisdiction extends to the Caspian Sea within Azerbaijani borders, as well as major rivers and reservoirs, covering commercial ports, passenger terminals, and recreational areas. The department's responsibilities include preventing and investigating crimes, combating illegal activities such as poaching and smuggling, and enforcing maritime regulations to ensure secure and efficient water transport operations.
The department is essential for safeguarding critical infrastructure, including oil and gas platforms and pipelines located offshore, which are vital to Azerbaijan's economy. Its work also involves search and rescue operations, particularly in collaboration with other emergency services, and monitoring environmental compliance to prevent pollution in aquatic ecosystems. For readers of jnews.az, this section provides comprehensive coverage of the Water Transport Police Department's activities, including significant operations, public safety campaigns, incident reports, and updates on security measures. It highlights the department's efforts in maintaining stability and security in Azerbaijan's water transport sector, an area with potential implications for international trade and regional cooperation.
