Burgas Port Drug Bust: Largest Heroin Seizure in Regional History
Bulgarian Customs officials discovered nearly half a ton of heroin at the Port of Burgas
Crime | August 12, 2024, Monday // 15:15
17 kg Packages of Heroin Were Seized at Kapitan Andreevo Border Checkpoint
Crime | August 1, 2019, Thursday // 13:18
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
17 kilograms of heroin was seized at Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint. The value of the drug is estimated at over BGN 1 million.
The shipment was found on Friday in a search of a car of a British citizen of Iraqi origin entering Bulgaria. The 17 packages of heroin were hidden in the double bottom of a refrigerated bag.
Later, a 37-year-old Iranian, who resides in Germany, was detained in Haskovo. He was the recipient of the drugs that were supposed to reach Western Europe.
This is the third such drug trafficking attempt at Kapitan Andreevo over the last 4 months. During that time, a total of 300 kilograms of drugs were seized.
Related Articles:
Sofia Ranks as 9th Most Criminal City in Eastern Europe
According to the latest update from Numbeo, an online platform that gathers user-reported data on crime perceptions, Sofia ranks as the ninth most criminal city in Eastern Europe
Crime | August 1, 2024, Thursday // 12:09
Tragic Incident in Silistra: 37-Year-Old Man Kills Longtime Friend
A 37-year-old man fatally assaulted his friend in the Silistra region, as reported by the Bulgarian police
Crime | May 20, 2024, Monday // 14:25
Bulgarian Authorities Probe Chilling Murder Case in Botevgrad
Authorities in Botevgrad are currently investigating a grave crime
Crime | May 15, 2024, Wednesday // 15:02
Fatal Shooting Rocks New York Subway: One Dead, Five Injured
A tragic shooting incident has shaken the New York subway system, leaving one person dead and five others wounded
World | February 13, 2024, Tuesday // 08:46
Crime Watch: The Unseen Side of Sofia Revealed in New Data!
Recent data from the Sofia Directorate of the Interior reveals a noteworthy shift in crime statistics for the year 2023
Crime | January 30, 2024, Tuesday // 09:44
Bulgarians on Trial for Espionage Allegedly Targeted Journalist Christo Grozev
In the United Kingdom, a group of Bulgarian citizens accused of espionage on behalf of Russia is facing trial amid allegations that their activities included surveillance and discussions of potential harm to investigative journalist Christo Grozev.
Crime | November 30, 2024, Saturday // 11:58
26 Migrants Found in Truck Near Varshets, Investigation Underway
On the evening of November 28, 26 migrants were discovered in a truck on the road near the town of Varshets
Crime | November 29, 2024, Friday // 12:00
Son Detained in Connection with Murder of 85-Year-Old Woman in Vratsa Region
An 85-year-old woman was found dead in her home in the village of Altimir, Byala Slatina Municipality
Crime | November 29, 2024, Friday // 11:39
Two Bulgarians Admit to Spying for Russia in London Court
Two Bulgarians detained in London have confessed to being Russian spies, as part of an ongoing trial involving three other Bulgarian nationals
Crime | November 28, 2024, Thursday // 16:21
Court Approves European Arrest Warrant for Former Bulgarian Development Bank Head
The Sofia City Court has granted permission for the issuance of a European Arrest Warrant for Bulgarian national Stoyan Mavrodiev, the former executive director of the Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB)
Crime | November 26, 2024, Tuesday // 16:19
Bulgarian Businessman Faces Trial for Attempted EU Fund Fraud in Congo
A Bulgarian businessman is facing charges in the Sofia District Court for attempted fraud involving nearly 1.92 million euros in EU funds
Crime | November 26, 2024, Tuesday // 14:00
