Novo Selo Mayor Detained over Cigarette Smuggling

Police officers detained Novo Selo mayor Boro Stojcev late on Tuesday, the Strumica police have confirmed. The police stopped two vehicles near village Badilen and found boxes loaded with 10-packs of cigarettes. The Novo Selo mayor was the driver of one vehicle, also including another passenger, where 30 boxes filled with 10-packs of cigarettes were found. Another box and an additional quantity of 10-packs were also found in the other vehicle with two passengers. Police detained the individuals and seized the boxes of cigarettes. Investigation in the case is underway.