Attempted murder and arson: Man set fire to a van containing 10 kg of drugs near Burgas

02.06.2026 | Crime News

A man has been remanded in custody after setting fire to a van containing over 10 kg of cannabis, endangering the life of a woman. The Burgas prosecutor's office is tightening measures against drug trafficking.

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Dramatic case near Burgas: Torched trailer and endangered human life

The District Court in Burgas has imposed the most severe custodial measure – "detention in custody" – on a man accused of drug possession with intent to distribute and intentional arson.

The court determined that the accused was willing to sacrifice a human life in order to avoid criminal liability.

The incident occurred on May 27 in the "Bademite" area near the Burgas neighborhood of "Cherno More". During a search of a trailer used by the accused, V.S., over 10 kilograms of cannabis and other narcotic substances were discovered.

Criminal liability

For the crime he is charged with, the law provides for:

The fight against drug distribution

The District Prosecutor of Burgas, Georgi Chinev, stated categorically that the institutions will increase the intensity of their operations. The case is part of a large-scale campaign, which also includes the recent seizure of 250 kg of marijuana in the village of Zimnitsa.