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Bulgarian Customs Seizes 70 Smuggled Boats, Saves Lives

8/26/2025

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Since January 2025, Bulgarian customs seized nearly 70 smuggled inflatable boats at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint to combat illegal migrant trafficking.
Recent seizures included 20 boats concealed in a Turkish truck.
UK funding for training and equipment has helped save 6,100 migrant lives and disrupt crime groups by over €18 million.

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Story summary

Since January 2025, Bulgarian customs seized nearly 70 smuggled inflatable boats at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint to combat illegal migrant trafficking.
Recent seizures included 20 boats concealed in a Turkish truck.
UK funding for training and equipment has helped save 6,100 migrant lives and disrupt crime groups by over €18 million.