Customs officers at the Lesovo border crossing seized a significant quantity of marijuana from a lorry on Friday, according to the Customs Agency. The narcotic substance, valued at approximately EUR 3 million at judicial prices, was discovered during a routine inspection. The lorry, bearing a Romanian registration, arrived at the Lesovo border crossing on Thursday.
In the customs control area, the driver, who is a Turkish national, submitted documentation indicating the transport of washing machines in transit from Romania to Turkey via Bulgaria. He declared that there were no other items to declare. During a comprehensive customs inspection, officers found 25 boxes placed atop the declared washing machines within the cargo.
These boxes contained a total of 338 vacuum-sealed packages of dry, green leafy substance. Field drug tests conducted on the contents yielded a positive reaction for marijuana. Ultimately, a total of 362 kg of marijuana was seized.
The driver has been detained, and pre-trial proceedings have commenced regarding the incident. The Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Yambol is scheduled to request the court to impose a remand measure of detention in custody.
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