Bulgarian authorities seize cocaine and millions in cigarettes

Operation Gambit Operation Promet cocaine seizure cigarette smuggling organized crime

Bulgarian authorities have conducted two major law enforcement operations targeting smuggling. During Operation Gambit, police at the Kapitan Andreevo border crossing seized 12.63 kilograms of cocaine. The drugs, found in a black bag in a truck cabin, are valued at approximately 1.16 million euros. A 58-year-old citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina, identified as Dragan Milić, was arrested while attempting to transport the narcotics from Bulgaria to Turkey. The State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) of Bosnia and Herzegovina participated in the operation, which targeted an organized crime group involved in drug trafficking across the EU and Turkey.

In a separate effort known as Operation Promet, Bulgarian authorities seized 25 million short cigarettes. The value of the confiscated goods is estimated to be between 4.2 million and 5 million euros.

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Dragan Milić · Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina · GDBOP · Glavna direkcija za borbu protiv organiziranog kriminala · Kapitan Andreevo · Ministry of Internal Affairs of Republika Srpska · Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina · SIPA

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[○ 1 SOURCE] A 58-year-old Bosnian citizen was arrested at the Bulgarian-Turkish border. mojdoboj.info
[● 2 SOURCES] Bulgarian authorities seized 25 million short cigarettes worth approximately 5 million euros during Operation Promet. e-79.com · www.iskra.bg
[○ 1 SOURCE] Bulgarian police and SIPA seized 12.63 kg of cocaine during Operation Gambit. mojdoboj.info
[○ 1 SOURCE] The seized cocaine is valued at approximately 1.16 million euros. mojdoboj.info