Bulgaria uncovers cannabis farm inside former zinc mine

Bulgarian police ​have charged three ​people and are ‌seeking a ​fourth after an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking and ‌money laundering uncovered a cannabis farm built inside a former zinc mine, officials said on Wednesday. The mine is located near ⁠the village of Garlyano, at the bottom of the ⁠Osogovo ​mountain, a few kilometers from the border with North Macedonia.

Bulgarian police ​have charged three ​people and are ‌seeking a ​fourth after an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking and ‌money laundering uncovered a cannabis farm built inside a former zinc mine, officials said on Wednesday. So far, ‌about 70 kilograms (154.32 lb) of drugs, 600,000 euros ($701,400) ‌in cash and 600 rounds of ammunition have been seized, said Emil Borisov, deputy director of the General Directorate ⁠for ​Combating ⁠Organised Crime.

"The former mine was equipped with high-tech infrastructure and ⁠was likely used for large-scale production intended for trafficking ​abroad," Borisov said. The mine is located near ⁠the village of Garlyano, at the bottom of the ⁠Osogovo ​mountain, a few kilometers from the border with North Macedonia. Authorities said the ongoing ⁠investigation could take months, adding that the mine’s ownership and ⁠the ⁠full scope of the operation were being examined.

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