GDBOP Operation: Fentanyl laboratory dismantled in Sofia

A specialized operation by the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP) has led to the neutralization of a large-scale fentanyl production laboratory. The facility was located in the capital's "Filipovtsi" district.

Fentanyl is one of the most dangerous synthetic opioids, and the dismantled laboratory was a primary source of distribution for the entire country.

Operation Details

  • Location: Sofia, "Filipovtsi" district.
  • Institution: GDBOP (General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime).
  • Scale: The laboratory supplied the dangerous substance to the entire territory of Bulgaria.

The directorate confirmed to BTA that the facility was equipped for the production of narcotic substances, and halting its operations is a key blow against organized crime in the country.