Authorities in Bulgaria uncover thousands of cigarettes concealed within suitcases at border. The operation occurred at Kapitan Andreevo Border Gate after specific intelligence arrived.
A foreign-plated van from Turkey was inspected thoroughly by customs officers there.
Passengers, a father and two sons, failed to declare anything to officials. During joint customs and border police inspection, multiple plastic suitcases were discovered hidden.
Officers found Bulgarian banderol-free cigarettes, totaling over one hundred twenty-five thousand sticks. Vehicle and tobacco products were confiscated, and administrative action taken against the driver.