Crime News
News about crimes, investigations, arrests, court cases, and law enforcement activities.
The Sofia police are searching for a 16-year-old boy who went missing two weeks ago.
The Second District Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is searching for Emil Antonov, a 16-year-old youth, who left his home on June 12 and has been missing since then. The police have a detailed description of the boy and call on citizens to report any information about his whereabouts.
A Pernik resident with a criminal record was detained for assault after a traffic accident.
Yesterday evening in Pernik, a minor traffic accident occurred, in which two drivers collided. The ensuing dispute over blame led to an aggressive assault, in which a 28-year-old man inflicted blows on his 48-year-old opponent. The police have detained the attacker and initiated fast-track proceedings for causing bodily harm on hooliganism grounds.
A knife attack in a resort complex - a 25-year-old man was detained
A 25-year-old man, suspected of stabbing a 21-year-old youth in Sunny Beach, was apprehended by officers from the Special Tactical Operations sector of the Burgas Regional Directorate of the Interior. The victim was taken to the hospital, and his life is not in danger. The perpetrator has no prior criminal record or convictions.
A woman was injured in a knife attack in Veliko Tarnovo, the attacker fled.
Yesterday evening in Veliko Tarnovo, a woman was stabbed with a knife after a dispute with an acquaintance. The victim was admitted to the hospital for treatment, and the attacker managed to flee the scene. The police are investigating the case.
The institution of the Ombudsman has alerted about a dangerous online game that teaches children how to sell cocaine.
The Ombudsman of the Republic of Bulgaria has informed the competent authorities, including the Ministry of Education, the Agency for Child Protection and the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime, about a dangerous computer game that encourages minors to participate in the illegal drug trade. The institution calls for urgent measures to protect children and young people from such harmful content.
A child in a wheelchair was involved in an accident in a resort town - two people have been detained.
The police in Pazardzhik region detained for 24 hours a young man and his girlfriend, after the car driven by the woman hit a parked car and a minor child in a wheelchair in the resort town of Velingrad. The two are criminally involved and had fled the scene, but later voluntarily reported to the police station.
The police seized over 150 kg of illegal hookah tobacco in Sofia.
Employees of the Sofia Directorate of Internal Affairs detained two people in an attempt to sell a large quantity of hookah tobacco without an excise stamp. A search of the suspects' homes followed, where additional stocks of contraband goods were found.
A motorcyclist caused an incident with the police in Varna, arrested for disobedience.
Yesterday in Varna during a peaceful march, a motorcyclist refused to stop at a police check and passed through the leg of an officer. He was arrested after a chase and it was found that he had previous violations, but he tested negative for alcohol or drugs. The police officer received medical assistance.
Police operation against drug trafficking in Sofia leads to the detention of four people
A specialized police operation by the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime against the distribution of drugs in Sofia and the region led to the detention of 13 people, of which four were arrested for 72 hours. Narcotic substances, money, and other evidence related to illegal activity were seized.
The police seized over 1100 canisters of laughing gas in Sunny Beach.
Employees of the Economic and Criminal Police at the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Burgas conducted a specialized operation in Sunny Beach, during which over 1100 cartridges, balloons and bottles related to the illegal sale and use of nitrous oxide, known as "laughing gas", were discovered and confiscated. Several individuals involved in this illegal activity were identified.
Police in Shumen have confiscated a significant amount of nitrous oxide.
Employees of the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs - Shumen successfully intercepted the distribution of nearly 200 liters of nitrous oxide, known as "laughing gas". Over 700 vials with the presumed content of the hazardous substance were seized, as well as special devices for its use.
Police operation against drug trafficking in the capital - four persons detained, nearly 1.5 kg of drugs confiscated
Employees of the Sofia City Police Directorate conducted a specialized operation, during which they seized a significant amount of narcotic substances and detained four people, including a 39-year-old dealer with a criminal record. The case has been handed over to the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office, and the main suspect has been remanded in custody.
Police officers from the Sixth Police Department prevented a brutal attack and theft.
Quick response from a police patrol from the Sixth Police Station in Sofia prevented an assault and robbery of an elderly person. The suspect with a criminal record was detained on the spot and charges have been brought against him.
A personal assistant of an elderly woman in a disadvantaged position was detained for fraud and theft.
Employees of the Sixth Regional Police Department in Sofia have detained a 51-year-old man who forced a 56-year-old woman in a disadvantaged position to transfer two of her apartments to him. The man also stole a large sum of money and jewelry from the woman. Thanks to the quick reaction of the police, the accused was unable to acquire other properties of the victim.
Broken illegal tobacco processing factory near Plovdiv
Employees of the Fifth District Police Station in Plovdiv have dismantled an illegal tobacco processing workshop near the city. During the specialized operation, three men were detained and about 130 kilograms of finished product, as well as a large quantity of raw material, were seized.