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14 illegal migrants detained in Veliko Tarnovo

Photo: Zdravka Maslyankova, BNR

This morning, the police in Veliko Tarnovo has detained 14 illegal residents, BGNES reported. Together with them, four people were arrested, who are supposed to have assisted and transported the migrants.

All were taken for questioning to the regional police headquarters in Veliko Tarnovo.
It is not yet clear what nationality they are. On-site inspections are ongoing.



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