Massive violations: grain trucks overloaded by up to 14 tons near Burgas

11.08.2026 | Burgas

Joint inspections by the Economic Police and the Road Transport Administration have uncovered shocking violations in the transport of agricultural produce near the village of Svoboda. 8 out of 30 trucks were found to be dangerously overloaded.

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Massive checks of heavy-duty vehicles near Burgas

This morning, a specialized operation for the control of heavy-duty transport began, carried out by officers from the "Economic Police" department at the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior in Burgas and teams from the "Automotive Administration" Executive Agency.

The checks are focused on compliance with the requirements for the permissible weight of trucks transporting agricultural produce.

The results of the initial inspection are alarming: out of 30 trucks checked, parked near a large warehouse base near the village of Svoboda, 8 violations were found. The detected overloading varies between 7 and 14 tons above the permissible standards.

Why is this dangerous?

As of this hour, the inspections are continuing, with teams remaining on the ground to ensure traffic safety and the protection of road infrastructure.