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

Police break criminal network involved in migrant smuggling

Photo: BGNES

Seven people have been arrested after a police operation aimed at breaking up an organized criminal group that trafficked illegal migrants across the country, the Ministry of Interior said at a briefing. The group was led by an Afghan citizen, while other foreigners and hundreds of helpers were also involved in transporting and sheltering illegal migrants.

According to the services, the migrants paid between 8,000 and 10,000 euros to travel from Afghanistan to Germany, while the sum for their transfer from Turkey to Serbia was about 2,800 euros. Four of the detainees are in custody for 72 hours as charges are raised against them.



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

Belogradchik invites you to the Balloon Fiesta from September 20

For the fourth year, one of the most beautiful places to fly in the world - the Belogradchik rocks, will host the Balloon Fiesta. Pilots from various European countries will take part with their balloons in the event, which will last from..

published on 9/10/24 6:05 AM

Temperatures to go down, precipitation expected

On Tuesday, the weather in Bulgaria will be cloudy, in many places in Western and Central Bulgaria with rain showers. Rainfall will be significant in quantity in Western Bulgaria and the Rhodopes. Thunderstorms are also expected. In Eastern Bulgaria,..

published on 9/9/24 7:35 PM

New Prosecutor General likely to be elected on 16 January

The College of Prosecutors of the Supreme Judicial Council has agreed to resume the suspended procedure for the election of the Prosecutor-General. According to the adopted timetable, the hearing of the candidates and the election of a new Prosecutor..

published on 9/9/24 6:10 PM