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Over 33 kilograms of cannabis seized at Kapitan Andreevo border crossing

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Narcotics worth about EUR 70,000 were found in a car with Macedonian registration plates at Kapitan Andreevo border crossing. The vehicle was driven by a citizen of North Macedonia. 

The man traveled alone from North Macedonia to Turkey via Bulgaria. 76 vacuum-sealed bags containing over 33 kilograms of cannabis were seized. The 58-year-old driver was remanded in custody.




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