Large-Scale Police Operation in Pazardzhik Region: Thousands Checked, 14 People Detained

Over the past 24 hours, an extensive police operation was conducted in populated areas across the entire Pazardzhik region. The operation, aimed at countering crime and ensuring order during the electoral process, mobilized all officers of the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (ODMVR) - Pazardzhik. To cover the entire area, mobile teams from the Zonal Gendarmerie Directorate in Plovdiv also joined them.

Uniformed officers conducted large-scale checks. Through their filter passed 2,172 vehicles and 2,118 people. Together with representatives from other state control authorities, the police inspected a total of 73 sites. Attention was focused on financial companies, pawn shops, and commercial establishments. For identified irregularities, 12 official reports and 225 citations were issued.

The actions of law enforcement yielded significant results. During the operation, 21 crimes were uncovered. A particular focus was directed against drug distribution - 10 of the cases involve possession and storage of dangerous substances, including synthetic cannabinoid, methamphetamine, amphetamine, and marijuana. Police also identified the perpetrators of two thefts - one from an office and another from a private residence.

14 people were detained for up to 24 hours. Furthermore, during the checks, officers encountered 7 individuals who were declared wanted.

Special attention was also paid to crimes against electoral rights. Four files were opened based on such reports, and the collected materials have already been handed over to the prosecution for further action.

Source: TrafficNews