During a specialized police operation conducted in the territories of Sofia – region, Blagoevgrad and Pazardzhik, a marijuana greenhouse was neutralized. The operation was carried out under the supervision of the District Prosecutor's Office in Sofia and involved officers from the "Narcotics" – GDNP and "Countering Criminal Crime" sectors at the ODMVR - Sofia, Commissioner Angel Papalezov - Head of the "Criminal Police" Department - GDNP said at a briefing to journalists.
During the investigation, in Kostenets, in an industrial zone, in old farm buildings, a closed greenhouse for growing marijuana was discovered. While caring for the plants, two men were detained – 52 years old, with criminal records in the police and a 24-year-old, both from Pazardzhik.
High-tech components were found in the greenhouse - independent insulation, heating, irrigation system, a fairly large amount of fertilizers and preparations for growing plants. Approximately 800 hemp plants in various stages of growth were seized. Procedural - investigative actions at seven addresses and two cars in the Pazardzhik area followed.
Pre-trial proceedings have been initiated in the case. The men have been charged with a crime under Article 354 of the Criminal Code and have been detained for up to 72 hours by a prosecutor's decree. A request for their permanent detention is pending in court.