Crime News
News about crimes, investigations, arrests, court cases, and law enforcement activities.
Half-a-million-euro scheme dismantled: Doctors defrauded national health and social insurance funds with fake check-ups
Five people, including doctors, have been detained for embezzling 500,000 euros from the National Health Insurance Fund and the National Social Security Institute through fictitious medical examinations and manipulations. See the details of the large-scale operation.
Attempted murder and arson: Man set fire to a van containing 10 kg of drugs near Burgas
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.
Driver with epilepsy killed two women in Varna — he is to face trial
The Varna District Prosecutor's Office has filed an indictment against a driver who caused the death of two women at the Cooperative Market after he stopped taking his medication.
Blow to drug trafficking: Criminal group dismantled with 250 kg of marijuana in the Burgas region
A large-scale operation by DANS and GDBOP has neutralized an organized drug distribution group. 250 kg of marijuana worth 2 million euros have been seized.
Economic Police crackdown: Warehouse with over 12,000 counterfeit items raided in Pomorie
More than 12,000 items with counterfeit trademarks were seized during a specialized operation in Pomorie. See the details regarding the confiscated goods and the investigation.
Police operation in Burgas: Drug lab busted and marijuana seized
Burgas police have detained two men with criminal records. During specialized operations, authorities discovered methamphetamine, drug precursors, and nearly a kilogram of marijuana.
Crackdown on drug trafficking in Burgas: Drugs worth 200,000 euros seized
A large-scale police operation in the Burgas neighborhood of "Rudnik" has dismantled a drug depot. Marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamine prepared for distribution along the coast have been seized.
Ministry of Interior breaks up drug distribution group known as the "Druzhba dealers"
Seven people, who operated mainly in the capital's "Druzhba" district and surrounding areas, were detained during an operation by the GDBOP and the General Directorate of "National Police" against drug distribution.
Kardzhali Mayor Erol Mюмюн taken for questioning, DPS speaks of political pressure
The Mayor of Kardzhali and Deputy Chairman of the DPS, Erol Mюмюн, has been taken for questioning on suspicion of official misconduct on a particularly large scale, and the DPS sees the police actions as a sign of political pressure.
Large-scale operation in Burgas: Police bust drug depot with over 12 kg of narcotics
A specialized police operation near Burgas has led to the arrest of two individuals. Large quantities of marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, and ammunition were seized.
Two children missing in Varna: Katerina (12) and Kiril (11) have disappeared
Police in Varna are searching for 12-year-old Katerina and 11-year-old Kiril, who have been missing since May 24. See their descriptions and how to report any information.
Syrian man transported migrants in a trunk and crashed in Burgas
A Syrian national has been detained after transporting three Moroccans in a trunk, crashing while attempting to evade police, and fleeing the scene.
"The Prosecutor's Son" from Pernik, Vasil Mihaylov, is detained after months of searching
After more than a month in hiding, Vasil Mihaylov, known as "The Prosecutor's Son" from Pernik, was arrested in the Sofia neighborhood of "Svoboda" following a large-scale operation by the Ministry of Interior and SANS.
Thief of donations from the "Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker" church in Burgas has been identified
Police in Burgas have detained a 38-year-old man who stole a donation box from a church in the "Meden rudnik" residential complex. The perpetrator has made a full confession.
Police thwart attempt to misappropriate 47 Econt trucks and semi-trailers
The "Economic Police" in Plovdiv prevented a scheme for the illegal removal abroad of 47 prime movers and semi-trailers used by "Econt Express". A 42-year-old man, accused of attempted misappropriation, has been detained.