Large-scale police operation: Fentanyl and drugs seized, thousands of checks conducted across the country

20.05.2026 | Crime News

The Ministry of Interior conducted a specialized operation against drug trafficking and street crime. Large quantities of fentanyl, marijuana, and nitrous oxide were seized, and hundreds of individuals were detained following mass inspections.

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Large-scale specialized operation by the Ministry of Interior

By order of Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev, a large-scale police operation against drug distribution and crime was carried out across the entire country.

During the operation, 1.78 kg of fentanyl, nearly 8 kg of dried marijuana, 9.5 kg of precursors, and various types of synthetic drugs were seized.

The operation also covered efforts to counter street crime, during which 31 wanted vehicles and 306 people declared as wanted nationwide were discovered. The operational activities of the police continue.