Balgarianovinite.com This year’s edition of the information campaign aimed at preventing and recognizing risks related to illegal migration was officially launched here on Monday. Mottoed “Do Your Bit”, it will focus particularly on carriers and freight drivers. The campaign is organized by Border Police, the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency, and the British Embassy in Sofia.
British Ambassador to Bulgaria Nathaniel Copsey said he is proud of the progress and expressed gratitude for the support and commitment to this important cause. He explained that “Do Your Bit” is a traditional British expression that means to take responsibility, stand up for what is right, and work together with others to protect common values.
In his words, illegal migration is a crime that causes suffering and loss of life. Criminal networks profit from the desperation of vulnerable people and put them at enormous risk, which is why the current joint efforts are so important, the Ambassador added. Governments, law enforcement agencies, businesses, and citizens all share a common responsibility. Together, they can prevent exploitation and save lives. Ambassador Copsey thanked the Interior Ministry, Border Police, the Bulgarian Petroleum and Gas Association, the national 112 emergency hotline system, and others.
Chief Commissioner Anton Zlatanov, Director of Border Police, said that although Bulgaria and the UK are on opposite ends of Europe, they face the same problem stemming from illegal migration and human trafficking. “Together, we are implementing their [the UK’s] project to install billboards, distribute flyers, and other materials urging anyone who sees signs of human trafficking or illegal migration to call 112,” Zlatanov added. According to him, last year’s campaign featured 110 billboards, while this year there will be 258. He also noted that since the start of last year’s campaign, the number of reports to 112 regarding illegal migrants has increased.
It is not uncommon for police to detain vehicles carrying undocumented migrants in serious health condition, Chief Commissioner Zlatanov added.
According to him, illegal migration does not always occur with the driver’s knowledge; there have been reports from truck drivers who, upon stopping to rest, discover that there are illegal migrants inside the vehicle or on its roof. A few days ago, citizens reported a man standing on the road trying to stop passing cars; it later turned out that he was part of a group of migrants, Zlatanov said in response to a question about the signs of illegal migration.
Veselin Georgiev, head of the Analysis and Assessment of Emergency Calls department at the Interior Ministry’s National 112 System Directorate, said that since the beginning of this year, there have been 381 reports made to the 112 emergency number, but not every report turns out to be a case of illegal migration. There are also reports of traffic accidents, but upon the arrival of emergency services, it turns out that there is a migrant-related issue. During last year’s campaign, there were 341 reports of illegal migration, he added.
Bulgarian Petroleum and Gas Association head Svetoslav Belchev said that human trafficking is a tragedy that the BPGA, together with Border Police and the British Embassy, are trying to prevent. “We are participating by distributing brochures, stickers, and information at our facilities,” he specified. According to him, people living in border areas will be advised on what to do if they suspect they are witnessing illegal migration. Information materials will also be distributed at gas stations located in border regions. “If you suspect human trafficking, you should call 112 or Border Police,” Benchev added. Bulgarian-British Campaign to Help Prevent Risks Related to Illegal Migration 2026 THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2026-06-22 15:12:06 Latest news World news Country news Most important news latest news most important latest of the day Justice Petar Nizamov Feathers Petar Nizamov- Feathers Justice bg iustitia.bg iustitia iusticia usticia investigation Burgas Bulgaria news news of the last hour news of the day news of today Bulgaria news The news from Bulgaria blitz news top news most important most commented latest news Boyko Borisov news weather coronavirus news news weather facebook youtube facebook instagram news today news of the last minutes news today today news news bg news leading news hot news bg news site for news all news news bg news of the last hour latest latest news bg news of today news today news today news of the last hour latest news today news bg news news 24 hours news vesti bg novini news world bird bg bivol bg bivol trud bg novini latest news today novinite bg news hello bulgaria political party coat of arms delyan peevski scandalous Bulgarian National Television Free Europe Television scandal exclusive live tv live right now tv tv online tv program bg live now tv news online tv online live court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas district court Burgas appellate court Burgas prosecutor Burgas prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev Prosecutor Geshev Tsatsarov Ministry of Internal Affairs Burgas ODMR Burgas ODPR Burgas police Burgas district police Burgas prosecutor Tsatsarov SGS cases Varna court chairman of the SGS court decisions on civil cases decisions on cases Plovdiv court decision of the court decisions cases Varna court criminal cases district district court decisions work in the court SGS chairman of the SGS judges Sofia court post judges Plovdiv court Plovdiv judges Plovdiv Supreme Court Inspectorate Supreme Court Supreme Judicial Council lawyer lawyer criminal cases lawyer civil cases lawyer marriage cases lawyer administrative criminal law criminal process civil law civil process administrative law constitutional law