Hundreds of checks and arrests during operation against election violations in Pazardzhik region

During the past 24 hours, active police operations were carried out throughout Pazardzhik region with the aim of countering and preventing crimes against citizens' voting rights, the Ministry of Interior press center reported.

Teams from sectors and departments of the Pazardzhik Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior, as well as from the police departments in Pazardzhik, Septemvri, Peshtera, Velingrad, and Panagyurishte, participated in the operation.

A total of 48 commercial establishments, pawn shops, firms, and companies were inspected. Checks were conducted on 2,005 individuals and 1,562 motor vehicles. A total of 76 warning protocols were issued under Article 65 of the Interior Ministry Act. For identified violations, 53 reports were filed under the Road Traffic Act, and 463 fines were issued.

A total of 11 crimes were solved, with five of them leading to expedited proceedings. Additionally, 20 reports were filed following reports of crimes against citizens' political rights.

During the operations, eight individuals were detained, two of whom were arrested for election-related crimes.

Source: DarikNews.bg