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Dogs are used in the search for maritime equipment. Pic: NCA
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More equipment is uncovered during searches. Pic: NCA
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Engines were found in a vehicle being driven by a Bulgarian national – who claimed he was transporting furniture for personal use. He was subsequently fined.
The day after the exercise, a further 10 Chinese-made outboard engines were seized.
Had the equipment taken over the last year reached criminal gangs – it would have earned them around £16.6m in profit, the NCA said.
NCA director of intelligence Adrian Matthews said: “Bulgaria is a key location on the supply route for the criminal people smuggling networks involved in organising dangerous Channel boat crossings.
“Taking this equipment out before it can reach them not only disrupts their activities and hits their profits, but it also prevents these lethal boats and under-powered engines being used at sea where lives are at risk.”
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Border officials at the crossing in southern Buglaria. Pic: NCA
Georgi Gospodinov, head of customs at Kapitan Andreevo border police, added: “The joint exercises with partners from the UK law-enforcement authorities are extremely important for us.
“Sharing good practices is a guarantee for good results in tackling efficiently the contraband and illegal human trafficking channels.”
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