33 migrants caught in a van near Burgas: Four are in the hospital

14.06.2026 | Crime News

Police in Burgas stopped a cargo van with 33 illegal migrants near the "Poda" center. Four of them, including a minor, were taken to the emergency room.

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Incident near Burgas: Migrant smuggling channel uncovered

During a specialized police operation near Burgas, 33 foreign nationals were discovered traveling in a cargo van. The vehicle was stopped for inspection on the road between the "Kraymorie" neighborhood and the city, in close proximity to the "Poda" nature conservation center.

A total of 33 people who were traveling in the minibus were identified at the scene.

Following the inspection, four of the migrants were immediately transported to UMBAL-Burgas for emergency medical assistance. Among them is a 16-year-old youth. At this time, information regarding their health status remains unclear.