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Over 250 arrested in Operation White

A greenhouse with a large quantity of marijuana was discovered in the village of Thompson, near Svoge, as part of Operation White.
Photo: BGNES

The Ministry of Interior's action against drug distribution Operation White continues for a second day. 
So far, more than 250 suspects have been arrested after checking hundreds of addresses, Interior Ministry Secretary General Petar Todorov said. Ten illegal drug labs and greenhouses have been dismantled. 220 fast-track and pre-trial proceedings have been opened. Operation White continues.



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