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Bulgarian police dismantle underwater drug trafficking channel
Bulgarian law enforcement has conducted several major operations targeting narcotics trafficking and production. In Burgas, the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GD BOP) dismantled an innovative underwater drug trafficking channel. The operation resulted in the seizure of over 120 kilograms of marijuana and the arrest of three individuals.
This crackdown coincided with significant leadership changes within the Ministry of Interior. Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev announced the dismissal of several high-ranking police officials, citing corruption and improper ties to criminal elements and local businessmen. The Minister stated that these rotations are part of a broader effort to purge the system of corrupt employees.
In other regions, police discovered a synthetic drug laboratory in the village of Kashentsi, Gabrovo, where approximately 120 grams of methamphetamine and various precursors were seized. Additionally, police in the Veliko Tarnovo region conducted multiple checks in Kilifarevo, Gorna Oryahovitsa, and Kesarevo, resulting in the seizure of synthetic cannabinoids, methamphetamine, cocaine, and cannabis.
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Burgas · Gabrovo · General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime · Ivan Demerdzhiev · Ministry of Interior
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GD BOP) uncovered an underwater drug trafficking channel in Burgas. www.a-specto.bg
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police conducted drug seizures in Kilifarevo, Gorna Oryahovitsa, and Kesarevo. www.oblastvt.bg
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police seized approximately 120 grams of a yellow crystalline substance identified as methamphetamine at the Gabrovo lab. trafficnews.bg
- [DISPUTED] Police seized over 120 kilograms of marijuana during operations in two locations. www.a-specto.bg
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A synthetic drug laboratory was discovered in the village of Kashentsi, Tryavna municipality. trafficnews.bg
- [DISPUTED] Three individuals were arrested in connection with the underwater drug trafficking operation. www.a-specto.bg
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Massive personnel changes in the Ministry of Interior were prompted by corruption and ties to criminal structures. www.a-specto.bg