In Bulgaria, several suspects in espionage in favor of Russia were arrested. It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to local media.
The detention operation was carried out by the staff of the Bulgarian State Security Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Within its framework on the road from Sofia on the tracia highway, the police checked the documents from all drivers. So law enforcement officers were able to arrest one of their suspects.
It is noted that the detainees can be civil servants with access to secret information. Bulgarian authorities have not yet officially confirmed messages about the arrest of suspects in espionage.
Previously, the resident of Sweden was charged with espionage in favor of Russia. According to preliminary data, a 47-year-old citizen allegedly conveyed to the employee of the Russian embassy certain information and received about three thousand dollars for it. According to the current law, he faces up to six years of imprisonment.