In an official meeting at the headquarters of the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior, large-scale areas of interaction between Bulgaria and the United Kingdom were discussed. The leadership of the Ministry of Interior, led by Minister Daniel Mitov, presented a detailed overview of joint initiatives and achievements in law enforcement.
Among the highlights of the conversation was the successful police operation to dismantle an illegal cigarette factory. The Director of the General Directorate "Combating Organized Crime" Chief Commissioner Boyan Raev shared details about the large-scale action, which directly affects the British market. The expert emphasized the readiness to continue active partnership in intercepting smuggling channels.
Minister Mitov outlined new perspectives for cooperation, focused on countering financial crimes and hybrid threats. He stressed the exceptional importance of British expertise in these sensitive areas, especially in view of the upcoming formation of joint working groups.
For his part, Ambassador Nathaniel Copsey expressed categorical satisfaction with the achieved results. Among the positive moments were noted the simplified border procedures for British citizens and the successful information campaign against illegal migration.
Copsey demonstrated exceptional interest in the large-scale police operation against illegal cigarette production, defining it as a indicative example of effective international cooperation. The diplomat confirmed the United Kingdom's readiness to share expertise in the identified priority areas.
In conclusion, the two sides reached a principled agreement to hold a bilateral working meeting dedicated to mechanisms for countering money laundering. A specific joint action plan is to be developed to consolidate the partnership between Bulgarian and British law enforcement institutions.