Government Accountability

Bulgaria’s Cocaine Bust Exposes Gaps in European Border Security Threatening America

By Economics Desk | July 20, 2025

A record cocaine seizure at Bulgaria’s land border reveals vulnerabilities in European drug interdiction that ripple across to U.S. security and sovereignty.

In a startling development that underscores the persistent global threat of drug trafficking, Bulgarian border authorities intercepted nearly 206 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a Belgian-plated van headed toward Turkey. Valued at around $22 million, this seizure marks the largest cocaine haul ever recorded at Bulgaria’s land border – a critical juncture on the Balkan drug route funneling narcotics into Europe.What Does This Mean for American Security?While these events unfold thousands of miles from American soil, they deliver an ominous warning about porous international controls and the growing sophistication of global traffickers. The Balkan corridor serves as both a pathway...

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