site.btaBulgarian Citizen Wanted by Spanish Authorities Detained In Velingrad

Police have detained a Bulgarian citizen wanted by the Spanish authorities in the spa town of Velingrad, the Interior Ministry said on Friday. The 41-year-old man was arrested on Thursday in an operation launched following Spain's request his identification and arrest under an European Arrest Warrant issued by the court in Malaga.

The man is wanted for participation in an organized criminal group involved in burglary, car theft, fraud and receiving stolen goods. He has been sentenced to 2 years and 3 months in custody.

The Pazardjik District Prosecution Office has been duly notified to take further relevant action.