Six People Detained for Drugs in Pazardzhik Province, Including Cannabis in Velingrad

During the 24-hour period six people were detained for possession of drugs, according to the Regional Directorate of Police in Pazardzhik. A specialized on-site operation in the region led to the uncovering of various cases related to illegal drug substances.

In the area of Velingrad and the nearby Rakovo region, police established that cannabis was being cultivated in a location near the resort town. A 40-year-old man from Velingrad is suspected of involvement in the illegal activity. During the search, 29 plants at different growth stages were found, with heights ranging from 0.6 to 1.2 meters. The total seized mass of the green product amounted to nearly 6 kilograms.

The remaining five detainees were held during different checks in Pazardzhik region. A 41-year-old resident of Pazardzhik was caught with two packets containing marijuana and methamphetamines. In his home, police officers discovered another 15 packets of marijuana and one containing methamphetamine. The total quantity of the seized substance reached 42 grams of dry cannabis and 0.8 grams of amphetamine.

Criminalists from Pazardzhik also detained a 39-year-old man from the village of Ivailo for marijuana cigarette, and a 35-year-old woman with a box containing a similar drug. Officers from the Criminal Police group at the Sevlievo police department detained two young residents of the town aged 17 and 22, each carrying a small packet with synthetic cannabinoid.

In all cases, expedited proceedings have been initiated, conducted under the supervision of the Pazardzhik District Prosecutor's Office. In the past 24 hours, two drivers were detained — a 39-year-old Pazardzhik motorist who had used drugs, and a 20-year-old resident of Septemvri who does not have a driving license.

Source: Pa-media.net