site.btaInterior Minister Mitov Warns Against Political Interference in Smuggling Investigation

During the parliamentary debate on the no-confidence motion on Wednesday, Interior Minister Daniel Mitov said that ongoing investigations into the smuggling case in Plovdiv and the involvement of senior Interior Ministry officials have been brought to light following extensive political speculation. He warned that the sensationalized public discourse might be aimed at obstructing the current anti-corruption probe and efforts to uncover protection schemes covering illicit trade.