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Former athlete detained with 30 kgs. of cocaine worth over 5 million Leva

Saturday, 5 April 2025, 14:39

Former athlete detained with 30 kgs. of cocaine worth over 5 million Leva

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The Sofia district court has left 45-year old Bulgarian former athlete Petar Dachev in custody. Dachev was detained on 2 April in the region of Petrohan pass for possession of 30 kgs. of cocaine, public service TV BNT reports. The cocaine, hidden inside a truck, is worth 5.4 million Leva (EUR 2.761 million) and was destined for the market. Petar Dachev stated in court that he was assisting sporting activities connected with children.
Dachev is a European indoor long jump champion and a world junior champion. His top achievement is 8.30 m. at the championship in Nicosia in June 2000.

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