The relevant structures of the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan destroyed "prohibited items" on Thursday, Azerbaijani media reported.

According to the reports, a total of 263,029 pyrotechnic units, 47,322 pharmaceutical products of various names, 59 mobile phones and accessories, 5,077 liters of alcoholic drinks and 4,742 bottles of soft drinks, 5,255 kg of food and non-food products, 3,070 kg of washing agents and 2,167 kg of household items were destroyed by the country’s customs officers.

The destroyed products also included 324 souvenirs, 40 packs of cigarettes and 18 liters of various alcoholic drinks made in Armenia, due to which the goods were eliminated in the presence of media representatives and by a court ruling.