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Several People Suspected of Espionage on Behalf of Russia Arrested in Sofia - Report

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As part of the operation on Thursday, the police were checking the documents of all those leaving Sofia along the Trakia highway towards Plovdiv. One of the suspects was arrested during these checks.

Several people suspected of spying on behalf of Russia have been arrested in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, Bulgarian media reported on Friday.

According to the bTV Novinite broadcaster, the operation was held jointly by the Bulgarian State Agency for National Security and the Interior Ministry. 

NOVA TV channel reports that the Bulgarian law enforcement bodies have arrested several public servants who had access to classified information.

The Bulgarian authorities have not confirmed the operation yet.

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