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Police Seize €600K, 70 kg Cannabis from Bulgarian Mine Farm

4/30/2026

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Police uncovered a high-tech cannabis farm hidden inside a former zinc mine near the Bulgarian-Macedonian border.
Authorities charged three suspects and are seeking a fourth in connection with the mine-based operation.
Investigators seized about 70 kilograms of cannabis, €600,000 in cash and 600 rounds of ammunition.
Deputy director Emil Borisov said the facility’s high-tech infrastructure indicated large-scale production for export, prompting a months-long probe into ownership and scope.

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Police uncovered a high-tech cannabis farm hidden inside a former zinc mine near the Bulgarian-Macedonian border.
Authorities charged three suspects and are seeking a fourth in connection with the mine-based operation.
Investigators seized about 70 kilograms of cannabis, €600,000 in cash and 600 rounds of ammunition.
Deputy director Emil Borisov said the facility’s high-tech infrastructure indicated large-scale production for export, prompting a months-long probe into ownership and scope.