BGN 3 M Ecstasy Haul Seized at Bulgaria Border

77 000 ecstasy tablets have been discovered by customs officers at the Gyueshevo border crossing between Bulgaria and Macedonia.

After the customs officers searched a car with a Turkish registration, traveling from Holland to Turkey, 12 packets of ecstasy pills were found.

The packets were found inside the spare wheel of the car, there were also packets hidden inside soft toys under the front seats. The tablets were stamped with logos - Mitsubishi, Rolex, Armani, Bic.

The packets discovered have an estimated street value of BGN 3 M.

A Turkish citizen was arrested alongside a Dutch citizen of Turkish origin. They were both taken away for questioning.

This is the second large drugs haul at Gyushevo in the past ten days following 2,5 kilos of cocaine being discovered March 26 in luggage belonging to a 32-year-old Uruguayan national.

We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!