Bulgarian Police Launches 'Labs' Special Ops

Five people are under arrest in Bulgaria's city of Sliven for the production of illegal synthetic drugs. File photo

Bulgarian police have arrested five people during their latest special operation codenamed "The Labs," the Interior Ministry announced Tuesday.

The police have discovered and closed two illegal labs for the production of meta-amphetamines and seized 6 kilograms of marijuana. One of the labs has been located in the suburbs of the southern city of Sliven while the other one was in its very downtown.

The raids and the searches in Sliven are continuing, the police inform.