Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2024 All Rights Reserved

Two people detained for international cocaine trafficking

Photo: BGNES

During an operation by the General Directorate Combating Organised Crime, two people were detained as complicit in the international trafficking of half a kilogram of cocaine, BNT reported. The special police operation took place late last night on the territory of Kyustendil.

The two detainees are 35 and 40 years old and have no criminal record. The case is being investigated jointly by the US Department of Homeland Security and the US Drug Enforcement Agency.

Pre-trial proceedings have also started, it was reported.




Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Rositsa Mateva

Velichie party is 21 votes short of entering parliament, the Central Election Commission says

Velichie party is 21 votes short of clearing the electoral threshold for entering the new parliament, said Rositsa Mateva, chair of the Central Election Commission (CEC). Central Election Commission announces final distribution of seats in..

published on 10/31/24 11:01 AM

US sanctions 3 companies in Bulgaria for prohibited exports to Russia

Three Bulgarian companies have been sanctioned by the US for enabling the Russian military industry. According to the US Department of State and the Department of the Treasury, they shipped aviation components and other items used by Russia to..

published on 10/31/24 9:03 AM

Producers of essential oils in Bulgaria discuss the path to sustainable development

The Third National Meeting of Essential Oil Distillers in Bulgaria will be held today at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia. The forum is organized by ''Distilled in Bulgaria'' Association, reported BTA. The sector is facing significant challenges globally...

published on 10/31/24 8:05 AM