Bulgarian border officers intercept illegal inflatable boats during customs inspection operation. They searched a Turkish license plate truck at Lesovo land border crossing.
Five inflatable boats were discovered hidden in cargo, prompting immediate seizure steps.
Customs authorities launched an administrative investigation targeting the Turkish citizen driver involved. Officials confirmed inflatable boats often aid crime groups smuggling migrants across risky waters.
In late June, customs teams prevented twenty-five boats from crossing Lesovo border checkpoint. Smuggling networks concealed boats among reported wooden platform cargo beneath mattress panels.