Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Two brothers apprehended for abducting two people

Chief commissioner Lyubmir Nikolov
Photo: BGNES

Two brothers, members of an organized crime group busted a few years ago, have been detained for abducting two men.

The  kidnappers and the persons considered missing are thought to be connected with 160 kgs. of cocaine missing in Sofia. According to data from US partner services, the drugs arrived at a European port from South America, and from there reached Bulgaria by land. The cocaine was supposed to traverse Bulgarian territory to reach Türkiye, explained chief commissioner Lyubomir Nikolov, director of Sofia police.

“The motive for the kidnaping is not entirely clear – it could be unresolved financial dealings or something connected with narcotics,” said deputy Sofia city prosecutor Ivo Iliev.



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Education minister Krasimir Valchev

Bilingual children returning from abroad should have additional Bulgarian lessons

The Bulgarian education system and the law on preschool and school education do not provide for the so-called language integration , Minister of Education Krasimir Valchev admitted to the relevant parliamentary committee. According to him, this means..

published on 3/21/25 1:28 PM
Radostin Vasilev

MECH are threatening with blockades and protests if their parliamentary group is not recognized

If there is no parliamentary group of the ''Morality, Unity, Honor'' party (MECH) on March 26, we will start blockades, said MECH leader Radostin Vassilev at a press conference. He demanded the resignation of National Assembly Speaker Natalia..

published on 3/21/25 12:04 PM

The construction of the Shipka tunnel may begin by the end of 2025

Another major infrastructure project in Bulgaria is moving forward. The technical project for the construction of the tunnel under Mount Shipka will be ready this year. If approved, the construction of the facility will begin as early as 2025,..

published on 3/21/25 11:39 AM