Late afternoon, minutes before 5:00 PM on September 21, border police conducted a vehicle check in the area of the checkpoint near the Sozopol village of Krushevec.
The operation, carried out as part of enhanced measures to protect the state border, led to the apprehension of seven illegal migrants traveling in a vehicle driven by a Romanian citizen.
According to preliminary data, among those detained are three Syrian citizens, three Palestinian citizens, and one Sudanese citizen.
The detention took place amid increased activity of border authorities in the region, reflecting the worrying trends of increasing migrant flows in recent months.
Increased control is essential to ensuring national security and preventing potential violations of the law.
The event also highlights the need for international cooperation in the fight against human trafficking and organized crime.
A criminal network may have been involved in organizing the migrants" journey. The investigation will also need to focus on clarifying this.
After the detention, the migrants were escorted to the Border Police Department " Malko Tarnovo for further procedures, in accordance with Bulgarian law.
Border Police officers continue their work on the case, and charges are expected to be filed in the coming days.
The investigation will trace the migrants" path to identify any accomplices in the crime, which is a serious violation of Bulgarian laws.
It is important to note that in the area of responsibility of the Border Police Department " Malko Tarnovo, forces from the Gendarmerie _q_ Montana are currently deployed.
They are assisting their colleagues from the Border Police in carrying out tasks to protect the Bulgarian-Turkish border, demonstrating the joint efforts of state institutions to address the growing migration challenges.
The presence of the Gendarmerie further strengthens security and control on the border.
An atmosphere of increased vigilance and joint work between the various services is observed.
The increased police presence is clearly visible on the ground, aiming to limit illegal migration.