Customs Intelligence
Bulgarian Customs Officers Detained over 600,000 Pieces of illegal Cigarettes
Two cases of smuggling of cigarettes revealed customs officials from the General Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation (MRD) in the area of Kulata border checkpoint. They seized 30,950 boxes or 619,000 pieces of illegal cigarettes. Pre-trial proceedings were initiated in the cases under DG RTD under the supervision of Petrich, which have already been finished.
Transportation of Baby Eels from Endangered Species was Stopped at Sofia Airport (Photos)
An attempt to cheat customs through the illegal export of a critically endangered European eel Anguilla Anguilla was prevented at Sofia Airport on February 15, the Customs Agency reported today.
Bulgarian Customs Officers Prevented Smuggling of 1,5 kg of Gold Jewels
Customs officials prevented an attempt for smuggling of more than 1.5kg of gold jewelry during a check of a car at Kapitan Andreevo border crossing, the Customs Agency reported on 15th of January.
Material for the Production of Amphetamines Worth around EUR 0.5 Billion was Detained at Varna Port
The precursor substance detained on Friday, 25 May, in Varna, could have been used for amphetamine production worth 500 million euros. This was stated by Deputy Director of Customs Agency Julian Mirkov, who said that on the black market a kilogram of the substance is used to produce 10,000 tablets at a price of about 20 euros.
Anti-Corruption Inspectorate to Be Established at Bulgaria's Customs Agency
Changes to the rules of procedure of Bulgaria's Customs Agency envisage the establishment of an inspectorate tasked with analyzing the corruption risk and proposing measures targeting vulnerable points of the system.