Crime

Son of Bulgarian Mobster Released on Bail

Sofia City Court released on BGN 1000 of bail the son of a boss of the now defunct strong-arm group SIC on Tuesday, Darik News reported. The detainee Georgi Slavov was arrested after a fight in front of Sofia's popular Sin City disco when he exchanged fi

Crime | September 19, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1115

At Least 2 Killed in Milan Edifice Collapse

At least two people were killed when a building collapsed in Milan, BBC reported.

Crime | September 18, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 949

False Bomb Threat Seals off Sofia Airport

Sofia Airport was sealed off over a bomb threat, Bulgarian National Television informed.

Crime | September 18, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1072

Italy-Killed Bulgarian on Crime Records

The teenage Bulgarian who was killed and another four were heavily injured in a shootout at a villa in the Italian town of Mondragone, had a criminal record with Bulgarian police. Stoyan Alexandrov, 18, was shot dead in a region well known for the strong

Crime | September 18, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1228

Bulgarian Derailed Train Incur BGN 100,000 Damages

Damages from the cargo train that derailed last month at Kazichene station are estimated at BGN 100,000. The main director of "Railway Inspections", Anton Burov said direct damages on the wagons, the railway section and the safety appliances are estimate

Crime | September 18, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1041

Murder Target Denies Knowing Bulgarian Mob Brothers

A businessman who allegedly was a target of assassination plot masterminded by gangland brothers Marinov, dubbed The Marguin, denied knowing any of them. Nikola Damyanov testified in court Monday under a trial against the notorious brothers who are also

Crime | September 18, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1747

Bulgaria Identifies Italy Shootout Victim as Teenager

The Bulgarian, who was killed in a shootout at a villa in the Italian town of Mondragone, is an 18-year-old teenager, the country's diplomats in Rome said. Stoyan Alexandrov was shot dead in a region well known for the strong positions of the Camorra Maf

Crime | September 18, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1093

1 Policeman Injured after Football Derby in Bulgaria

One policeman has been injured after clashing with football fans after Bulgaria's derby between archenemies CSKA and Levski on Sunday, Darik News reported.

Crime | September 18, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1076

Bulgarian Gangland Brothers in Court Again

Sofia City Court will hold Monday the fourth hearing of the case of the notorious Marinov brothers, Krassimir and Nikolay, who have been charged with masterminding three murders. The Marinov brothers, dubbed the Marguins, and several suspected accomplice

Crime | September 18, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 953

1 Bulgarian Killed, 4 Injured in Shootout in Italy

One Bulgarian was killed and another four heavily injured in a shootout at a villa in the Italian town of Mondragone, the foreign ministry announced, confirming earlier reports.

Crime | September 18, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1255

Mass Melees Usher Football Derby in Bulgaria

Football fans and police officers have engaged in mass fights in Sofia minutes ahead of Bulgaria's derby between archenemies CSKA and Levski. Many have been injured in the fights, and more than 30 have been arrested.

Crime | September 17, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1114

Prank Bomb Threat Closes Seaside Airport in Bulgaria

An anonymous bomb threat had police seal off Varna airport at the north of Bulgaria's seaside, but the call turned out to be a prank.

Crime | September 17, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 959

Father and Son Arrested for Murder in Bulgaria

A father and his 16-year-old son have been arrested Sunday for beating to death a man from the village of Gradina near Bulgaria's second city of Plovdiv. The two were acting in self-defence, police believe, as the deceased provoked the incident when he a

Crime | September 17, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1037

Bulgaria's Police Hard on Sea-Washed Cocaine's Tracks

Bulgaria's police have determined where and when the sea-washed sack of cocaine started its trip to the beach of Golden Sands resort. The cocaine was most likely tied to a ship, Drug Enforcement chief Stanimir Florov has told Darik News.

Crime | September 17, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1155

Cash-Swallowing Cocaine Traffickers Buisted in Bulgaria

Police in Bulgaria have apprehended a total of four people, believed to be in charge of a cocaine-trafficking gang that used a unique way to smuggle cash back in the country. Instead of trusting offshore banks, these culprits trusted their own intestines

Crime | September 17, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3997

Sea-Washed Cocaine in Bulgaria "Was Going to Odessa"

The sack of cocaine that washed on the beach of Bulgaria's posh Golden Sands Resort earlier in the week was to be sold in Odessa, unconfirmed sources have told Darik News. Sources close to the investigation believe that the drugs were most likely discard

Crime | September 16, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1115

American Jailed for Stealing Nude Bulgarian's Car

A US citizen from Hawaii has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for stealing the car of a Bulgarian while she was sunbathing nude and injuring her in the process. The Bulgarian was enjoying the island sunshine in the nude, with her significant other swim

Crime | September 16, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5935

Sea-Washed Cocaine Not Meant For Bulgaria's Market

The cocaine that washed ashore at one of Bulgaria's posh resorts earlier in the week wasn't intended for sale at the Bulgarian market, police have deduced. The sack of drugs had been torn off a vessel outside of Bulgaria's aquatory and then the drift too

Crime | September 16, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 937

Bomb Blasts Housing Block in Bulgaria

A bomb has exploded in a 15-storey housing block in the Danube city of Ruse late Friday night. The Bratsigovo block, located in the Ruse Rodina District was shaken by the blast that came from the second floor.

Crime | September 16, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1464

Bulgarian Customs Seize 23kg Ecstasy

Customs officials at Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint have intercepted an attempt to smuggle more than 23 kg of ecstasy tablets. Customs officials on the border neighbouring Turkey found the synthetic drugs while performing a regular inspection on a Du

Crime | September 15, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 908

Sea-Washed Cocaine in Bulgaria Cost Close to BGN 7 M

Police have determined that the sack of cocaine that washed ashore at Bulgaria's posh Golden Sands resort on Wednesday costs close to BGN 7 M. Expert probes show that the cocaine is of a very high quality, allowing it to be diluted to double its weight b

Crime | September 14, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2101
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