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Specialized police units detain 20 persons in Sofia involved in criminal groups

| updated on 10/5/20 10:55 AM
Police officers from the specialized police for fighting organized crime (GDBOP)
Photo: BGNES

Increased police presence is seen today in four neighbourhoods in the capital Sofia. According to BNR, the action of the specialized police for fighting organised crime is against a criminal group involved in racketeering, property frauds and drugs trafficking. 

Searches are being conducted at more than 20 addresses, and witnesses are being questioned. 
So far, 20 people have been detained. During the searches 3 cars, weapons, drugs and money have been seized.




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