Detention of Hristo Shirokov from DPS-Burgas

The regional chairman of DPS in Burgas, Hristo Shirokov, has been detained by law enforcement authorities. The action was taken in order to provide explanations regarding a police file opened in the city of Kardzhali.

The measure was imposed under the Ministry of Interior Act, with Shirokov being detained for a period of 24 hours.

He has currently been released after the statutory detention period expired. The press center of the Ministry of Interior confirmed that the case is related to the investigation of a criminal act.

What are the next steps in the case?

  • Criminal police in Kardzhali continue their work to clarify the circumstances.
  • At the moment, no official charges have been filed.
  • Investigative authorities are not disclosing further details due to investigative secrecy.