Bulgaria Makes Record Land Border Drug Bust, Seizes 206 Kg Cocaine Worth $22 Million

Bulgarian border officials have seized nearly 206 kilograms of cocaine from a Belgian-plated van en route to Turkey, marking the largest land border drug bust in the country’s history. Valued at over 22 million dollars, the cocaine was hidden in 179 sealed bags inside five suitcases mixed with personal belongings. Three suspects, including a woman, were arrested. The van was intercepted during a routine inspection.