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

Bulgarian Police breaks up migrant smuggling ring

Photo: BGNES-archive

Police broke up a major migrant smuggling ring in Sofia. 16 illegal migrants from Afghanistan were detained. They were found in Geo Milev Park in the capital city. 

According to initial information, four people who were involved in organizing the transport and the accommodation of the migrants were arrested. According to BNR sources, three of the detainees were bringing food to the migrants in return for payment and the fourth detainee was the organizer of the operation. Pre-trial proceedings have been initiated. 




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

Significant cloudiness and precipitation in the mountains and eastern regions

On Thursday , the lowest temperatures will be between 4 and 9°C; in Sofia – about 4°C. During the day, there will be significant cloudiness over many regions of the country. There will be light rainfall in places in the southeastern..

published on 10/15/25 7:30 PM

Sofia reports 10% rise in tourist arrivals in 2025

Between January and September 2025, Bulgaria’s capital recorded a 10% increase in tourist arrivals and a 6% rise in overnight stays compared with the same period in 2024, according to data from the Unified Tourist Information System (ESTI). The municipal..

published on 10/15/25 6:09 PM

Unemployment in Bulgaria remains low

Bulgaria’s Employment Agency reported a stable labour market in September, with the registered unemployment rate standing at 5.06%, down from 5.2% in August. Around 17,000 people found jobs through labour offices during the month, nearly 3,000 of..

published on 10/15/25 5:57 PM