Drugs sent from Argentina to the Netherlands on a combine harvester, found in Bulgaria

Posted on June 14, 2012 • Filed under: Argentina, Crime, Drug Activity, Organized Crime, Police/Military Activity

A combine harvester originating in Rosario, Argentina was shipped through several European cities before 67 kilos of cocaine were discovered in Bulgaria. The drugs were found at a port along the Danube river in Bulgaria and were destined for the port in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. According to Clarín, the drugs were worth approximately 50 million euros. Three individuals were arrested for drug trafficking, all of which were European citizens. A Dutch citizen, 54, and a Bulgarian, 37, were apprehended in Plovdid. Another suspect, 31, was taken into custody. The Bulgarian was identified as Nikolay Nikolov, a businessman and owner of four construction companies. Sources in Argentina have indicated that an investigation will begin in the country to determine the origin of the drugs and those responsible for the shipment. Vassalli Fabril, the combine manufacturer, claimed that the company does not export to Bulgaria. Read Article

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