Political leader Ivelin Mihaylov revealed a series of alarming facts about systemic environmental violations that threaten national and transboundary ecological security. In an official statement to parliamentary journalists, he presented evidence of organized criminal activity related to illegal waste treatment.
A specific example of such crimes is the fire at a plastic goods factory in the town of Sredets, which Mihaylov described as an "incredible ecological catastrophe". According to his words, the smoke from the burning plastic is so massive that it can be noticed even from satellite observations and affects air quality in the entire southeastern Bulgarian region.
The damages from such incidents are multinational - pollution affects not only Bulgaria but also spreads its influence to neighboring countries like Greece and Turkey. The spread of toxic emissions can even reach large cities like Plovdiv.
Mihaylov revealed a systematic model of criminal activity, where illegal landfills are deliberately set on fire, and subsequently the terrain is masked through two primary methods: covering with soil and installing solar panels. The goal is to conceal the original crime and create an illusion of environmentally friendly activity.
The political formation "Velichie" has already signaled such cases in the Dobrich region, where three illegal landfills were destroyed by arson and subsequently covered up to avoid sanctions and fines.
Multiple photographic materials and reports have been documented, confirming the scale of the problem. The political formation has taken official steps, including submitting a vote of no confidence related to waste management and environmental safety.
The case of the fire in Sredets is particularly indicative - the smoke from burning plastic creates serious risks to the atmosphere and people's health in the region. The scale of pollution is so significant that it can have transboundary consequences.
Ivelin Mihaylov emphasized that his political formation has repeatedly signaled such violations, with the aim of drawing attention to systemic environmental crimes and the need for serious legislative and control mechanisms.
The revelations raise serious questions for responsible institutions regarding waste management control, industrial safety, and transparency in handling potentially dangerous materials.