There are no data on other amounts of americium 241. This is what the Acting Minister of Internal Affairs told journalists in Panagyurishte Atanas Ilkov. We remind you that during a specialized operation of the Ministry of the Interior, the State Security Service and the Prosecutor's Office in Plovdiv, 80 tiles with the radioactive substance were found.
The minister specified that the action prevented the possibility of part of the substance being exported and directed in another direction. Ilkov assured that there is no danger to the life and health of people who live near the place where the substance is stored. He also pointed out that two of the detainees remain in custody, charges have been filed against them. They are criminally proven with registered crimes against property.
Everything is very specific and we must not allow any mistake in the investigation, so that the persons receive an effective and high punishment, Atanas Ilkov also stated.
The Minister of Internal Affairs also commented on the preparations for the upcoming early parliamentary elections on October 27. He announced that the ministry had received several reports, but in his words they were "not of any serious weight".
The signals are about individuals who will possibly be involved in buying and selling votes, but at this stage there is nothing concrete as facts and the information is very general. Regardless, it is subject to verification, after which it will be reported to the prosecutor's office, Ilkov said.
The main task before us is to guarantee fair and transparent elections, so that we do not allow the citizens' vote to be distorted. We will be uncompromising in our actions. We have an organization with colleagues from DANS and the prosecutor's office, an interdepartmental document has been prepared so that interaction and coordination will be at a good level, Atanas Ilkov also said.
The Minister of the Interior is in Panagyurishte on the occasion of the National Competition "Traffic Policeman of the Year - 2024", which this year is being held for the 30th time.