A police raid uncovers an illegal tobacco factory near Sofia.

22.06.2025 | Crime News

Employees of the Economic Police at the SDVR uncovered an illegal tobacco production facility in a house in a forested area near the capital. Over 200 kilograms of tobacco were seized, and three people were detained for up to 24 hours.

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At the beginning of the week, the police received a signal about a property where tobacco is being illegally processed. The investigation found a house in the vicinity of Sofia, equipped with facilities for processing and cutting tobacco. On site, the employees found and seized over 40 kilograms of ready-to-use products, as well as about 200 kilograms of tobacco prepared for processing, intended for distribution in the country.

A 28-year-old woman and two men aged 30 and 51 were detained for up to 24 hours, with the older of them having been previously convicted of similar crimes. A report will be submitted to the Sofia District Prosecutor's Office with the materials on the case.