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Bulgarian nationalists have blocked the Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint on the Bulgarian-Turkish border as a sign of protest against the increasing Syrian refugee influx. File photo
True to their pledge, Bulgarian activists and followers of the nationalist VMRO party "blocked" Sunday one of the country's border checkpoints with Turkey as a sign of protest against the increasing Syrian refugee influx.
The nationalists have "blockaded" the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint with Turkey.
The Deputy Chairman of VMRO Angel Dzambazki is quoted as saying Turkey was deliberately transferring illegal immigrants to Bulgaria. He has stressed that 90 illegal immigrants cross the border daily, while security is provided by only 45 border police officers.
According to VMRO, people crossing the border are not Syrian asylum seekers, but criminals that would cause a new crime wave.
"Maritsa" highway is now blocked and a line of tractor trailers has begun to form. When asked how long this will last, the nationalists have replied: "Until the police arrive."
On Friday, Dzambazki stated that Syrian refugees deserved to be helped, but not people who come from Africa, labeling the latter "individuals with low social and hygiene culture that would organize criminal groups."
"Bulgaria must put on the table before the EU the issue of responsibility. Those who want war must be ready to pay for it" said he.
VMRO demand closing the border with Turkey and stepping up control on everyone crossing it legally or illegally in order to provide safety and peace for Bulgarians.
The nationalists pledge to continue with their special actions until their demands are met.
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