Major bust at Kapitan Andreevo: 45 combat pistols seized in a truck

Criminal case at Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint

Customs officials at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint prevented a serious attempt at weapons smuggling. During a thorough inspection of a truck entering from Turkey, 45 handguns were discovered.

The truck was traveling from Turkey to Germany, with the officially declared cargo being figs.

How were the weapons discovered?

• The vehicle was selected for inspection through risk analysis.
• Specialized X-ray equipment was used, which detected areas of unusual density.
• The weapons were hidden in seven different locations: in the driver's cabin, in side tool compartments, and near the battery.

Alarming statistics

Data from the Customs Agency shows an alarming trend:

• In the last 3 months, 1,640 firearms have been seized.
• This amount is five times higher than the total number of weapons seized during the period 2020–2025.

Pre-trial proceedings have been initiated regarding the case, and the driver has been detained. We remind you that just a few days ago, on July 15, another 20 handguns were seized in a bus at the same border checkpoint.