Undeclared Gold Worth More Than €104,000 Seized at Kapitan Andreevo Border Crossing

Customs officers at the Kapitan Andreevo border crossing have seized 913.8 grams of undeclared gold coins and items with a total value of €104,981. The gold was found in a Romanian-registered car entering Bulgaria from Turkey.

During an inspection on 9 October, customs officers discovered bags containing gold coins, rings and diamond-set pendants hidden beneath the boot lining. An expert assessment established that the 13 coins weighed 181.2 grams and were worth more than €21,400. The remaining gold items weighed 732.6 grams and were valued at more than €83,500.

It was established that the gold belonged to a passenger in the car. The items and the vehicle were seized.

Photos: Customs Agency

A pre-trial investigation has been launched under the supervision of the Haskovo District Prosecutor’s Office. The man has been charged, released on bail of €5,000 and banned from leaving the country.