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Police detains 37 illegal migrants in Sofia

Photo: Nikolay Hristov, BNR

37 illegal immigrants were detained during two police raids in Bulgaria’s capital Sofia, the BNR reported. 

The first group consisted of 31 people who claimed they were Syrian nationals. The second group consisted of 6 people- five Syrian citizens and one national of Morocco. They were detained near the Central Railway Station. 

The illegal migrants will most likely be accomodated at one of the reception centers of the State Agency for Refugees.




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