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ODS production

‘Production’ is calculated as the amount produced – amount destroyed – amount used as feedstock. It excludes amounts recycled and reused.
As a member of the European Union, consumption is reported in aggregated form, hence this party does not report its individual consumption.

HCFC production

‘Production’ is calculated as the amount produced – amount destroyed – amount used as feedstock. It excludes amounts recycled and reused.
As a member of the European Union, consumption is reported in aggregated form, hence this party does not report its individual consumption.

HFC production

‘Production’ is calculated as the amount produced – amount destroyed – amount used as feedstock. It excludes amounts recycled and reused.
As a member of the European Union, consumption is reported in aggregated form, hence this party does not report its individual consumption.

At a glance

Focal points:

  • Mrs. Denista Stoyanova-Smilyanova NFP
    Senior Expert
    Ministry of Environment and Water

Status of Ratification:

Vienna Convention 1990-11-20 Ac
Montreal Protocol 1990-11-20 Ac
London Amendment 1999-04-28 R
Copenhagen Amendment 1999-04-28 R
Montreal Amendment 1999-11-24 R
Beijing Amendment 2002-04-15 R
Kigali Amendment 2018-05-01 R
  • Ac - Accession
  • R - Ratification
  • At - Acceptance
  • Ap - Approval
  • Sc - Succession
Establishment of ODS licensing system: Yes
Establishment of HFC licensing system: Yes
Date HFC Licensing System Reported: 2019-03-25
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Research, development, public awareness and exchange of information (Article 9)

Several countries have reported every two years on activities undertaken by them with respect to promotion of research, development and exchange of information on best technologies, possible alternatives to controlled substances and costs and benefits of relevant control strategies and promoting public awareness.

Year of submission: 2005
Click here for an overview of reports submitted by all parties.

Information reported by the Parties on illegal trade (Decision XIV/7 (7))

Parties are invited to report to the Ozone Secretariat fully proved cases of illegal trade in ozone-depleting substances.

Party Seizure Date Year Substances Traded Volume Importing Exporting Country Illegal Trade Details Action Taken Remarks
Bulgaria 7 Jan, 2020 HFC-134a, R-404A, R-410A, HFC-32 240.9 kg (7 cylinders x 13.6 kg of HFC-134a; 10 cylinders x 10.9 kg of R-404A; 2 cylinders x 11.35 kg of R-410A; 2 cylinders x 7 kg of HFC-32) From France to Bulgaria Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 5 June, 2019 R-404A, HFC-134a 604kg From Türkiye to Netherlands The shipment papers were incorrect, and the goods were not declared. The goods were seized and handed over to the State for subsequent destruction. An administrative procedure was initiated, and a penalty of 23,090 BGN (about 11,800 Euros) imposed. 50 non-refillable cylinders seized
Bulgaria 28 June, 2022 HCFC-22 6 kg From Iraq to Netherlands An attempt to illegally import disposable bottle was intercepted by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The shipment was undeclared and was found in a heavy-duty vehicle. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 15 Mar, 2021 HFC-134a (9 cylinders); R-410A (2 cylinders) 145 kg from Serbia to Bulgaria Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Serbian border (at Kalotina). The cylinders were found in a light duty vehicle. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 18 Jan 2019 R-507A 3 cylinders x 11.3 kg to Bulgaria from North Macedonia An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing R-507A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-North Macedonian border (in Gyueshevo) on 18th January 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 10 December, 2019 HFC-32, R-404A 634.5 kg from Türkiye and China The shipment papers were incorrect, and the goods were not declared. Method of concealment: the goods were wrapped in black plastic bags and hidden amongst items of used furniture. The entire quantity was seized. 60 non-refillable cylinders
Bulgaria 8 July, 2022 HCFC-22 40.8 kg From Serbia to Bulgaria An attempt to illegally import disposable bottles were intercepted by the Bulgarian customs at the Serbian-Bulgarian border (at Kalotina). The cylinders were found in the cab of the heavy-duty vehicle, behind the seat, on the bed. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 20 Jan 2019 HFC-134a 1 cylinder x 10 kg to Bulgaria from North Macedonia An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian- North Macedonian border (in Logodazh) on 20th January 2019. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 14 Jan, 2020 HFC-134a 12 977 kg (966 cylinders) From Turkey to Hungary Disposable cylinders concealed between goods declared as auto parts in a heavy duty vehicle were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). Both the smuggled goods and the truck were seized. Pre-trial proceedings have been initiated against the smuggler. No further information can be given at this stage.
Bulgaria 19 June, 2021 HFC-134a 13.6 kg from Turkey to Romania Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Malko Tarnovo). The cylinder was found in the luggage compartment of a bus. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 30 Jan 2019 HFC-134a 1 cylinder x 13.6 kg to Bulgaria from North Macedonia An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian- North Macedonian border (in Gyueshevo) on 30th January 2019. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 14 January, 2020 HFC-134a 12,977.6 kg From Türkiye to Hungary The shipment papers were incorrect, and the goods were not declared and hidden amongst the declared goods. The case was referred to the prosecutor. The entire quantity was seized. 966 non-refillable cylinders
Bulgaria 13 October, 2022 HCFC-22 and HFC-32 36 kg From Serbia to Bulgaria An attempt to illegally import disposable bottles were intercepted by the Bulgarian customs at the Serbian-Bulgarian border (at Kalotina). The disposable bottles were found in the trunk of the car. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 28 March, 2020 R-410A 22.6 kg (2 cylinders x 11.3 kg) From Turkey to Bulgaria Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 11 Aug, 2021 HFC-134a 13.6 kg from Turkey to Germany Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Lesovo). The cylinder was found among the personal luggage in a light duty vehicle. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 11 January, 2022 R-449A 60 kg From Turkiye to Germany and France Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 05 May, 2020 R-404A 196kg (20 cylinders x 9.8 kg) From Turkey to Bulgaria Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 6 Aug, 2021 R-404A 10 kg from Turkey to Germany Non-disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Lesovo). The cylinder was found in the cargo compartment /plug/ of a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 5 May, 2020 R-404A, HFC-134a 490kg From Türkiye to Germany and Netherlands The shipment papers were incorrect, and the goods were not declared and hidden amongst the declared goods. The goods were seized and handed over to the State for subsequent destruction. An administrative procedure was initiated, and a penalty of 14,530 BGN (about 7,265 Euros) imposed. 40 non-refillable cylinders seized
Bulgaria 7 Feb 2019 HCFC-22 981 cylinders, total 13,342 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey The goods were declared under transit regime T1. They were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Lesovo) on 7th February 2019. In the transit declaration was written that the goods final destination was Romania. The goods were declared with tariff code 290339 in the declaration. The Regional inspectorate of environment and water - Burgas (the controlling body) issued statement that the goods are banned and should be destroyed. The goods were re-exported to Turkey in correspondence with a prosecutor's decision.
Bulgaria 7 July, 2021 HFC-134a 13,6 kg from Turkey to Bulgaria Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Lesovo). The cylinder was found among the personal luggage in a light duty vehicle. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 15 February, 2022 R-448А 10 kg From Turkiye to Germany Disposable cylinder hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 06 May, 2020 HFC-134a and R-404A 490kg (20 cylinders x 13.6 kg of HFC-134a, 20 cylinders x 10.9 kg of R-404A) From Turkey to Bulgaria Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 30 March, 2021 HFC-134a 2,880kg From Türkiye to Belgium The cylinders were not labelled and were declared as empty containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. An administrative procedure was initiated, and a penalty of 49289 BGN (about 24644 EUR) imposed. 240 refillable cylinders
Bulgaria 16 Feb 2019 HFC-134a; R-404A; R-407C 550 cylinders of HFC-134a, 336 cylinders of R-404A 50 cylinders of R-407C. Total amount is 10,707 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey The refrigerants were misdeclared as wood pellets with HS code 440131. They were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Lesovo) on 16th February 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities. Pre-trial proceedings were initiated.
Bulgaria 22 February, 2022 R-404А 545 kg From Turkiye to UK Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 5 July, 2021 HFC-134a 13.6 kg from Turkey to Bulgaria Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Lesovo). The cylinder was found in the luggage compartment of a light duty vehicle. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 31 Mar 2019 HFC-134a 3 cylinders x 13.6 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Lesovo) on 31st March 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 11 May, 2020 HFC-134a 340kg (25 cylinders x 13.6 kg) From Turkey to Germany Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 11 March, 2022 R-448А 10 kg From Turkiye to France Disposable cylinder hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 1 Apr 2019 HFC-134a; R-404A 48 bottles of HFC-134a and 48 bottles of R-404A = total 96 bottles/1,123 kg from Bulgaria to Turkey The bottles were discovered in the back compartment of a vehicle. The refrigerants were not declared. The seizure took place at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 1st April 2019. The bottles were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. Act on the establishment of an administrative offence against a physical person was issued.
Bulgaria 4 July, 2021 R-410A 27.2 kg from Turkey to Romania Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Lesovo). The cylinders were found in the luggage compartment of a light duty vehicle. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 24 May, 2020 R-404A 32.7 kg (3 cylinders x 10.9 kg) From Turkey to Bulgaria Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 24 May, 2020 HFC-134a 13.6 kg (1 cylinder) From Turkey to Bulgaria Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 21 April, 2022 HFC-134a 27.2kg From Turkiye to Bulgaria Disposable cylinders hidden in a light duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 6 Apr 2019 R-404A 1 cylinder x 9.8 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Malko Tarnovo) on 6th April 2019. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 4 July, 2021 R-410A 13.6 kg from Turkey to Romania Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Lesovo). The cylinder was found in the luggage compartment of a light duty vehicle. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 25 May, 2020 R-452A 20 kg (2 cylinders x 10 kg) From Turkey to Hungary Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 29 Apr, 2018 R-404A 5 cylinders x 10.9 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 5 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 19 April 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 4 May 2019 HFC-134a 1 cylinder x 13.6 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 4th May 2019. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 29 April, 2022 HFC-134a 13.6 kg From Turkiye to Belgium Disposable cylinder hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 7 Dec, 2021 R-410А 60 kg from Turkey to Germany Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found in the cargo compartment /plug/ of a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 8 June, 2020 HFC-134a 13.6 kg (1 cylinder) From Turkey to Germany Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 29 April, 2022 HFC-134a 27.2 kg From Turkiye to Germany Disposable cylinders hidden in a light duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 20 Nov, 2021 R-448A 60 kg from Turkey to Great Britain Cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found in the cargo compartment /plug/ of a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 12 May 2019 R-449A 3 cylinders x 10 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing R-449A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 12th May 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 25 Mar, 2018 R-404A 2 cylinders x 10.9 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 25th March 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 10 May, 2022 HFC-134a 13.6 kg From Turkiye to Germany Disposable cylinder hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 15 Oct, 2021 R-404А 21.8 kg from Turkey to Germany Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found in the cargo compartment /plug/ of a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 25 Mar 2018 R-404A 2 cylinders x 10.9 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 25th March 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 8 June, 2020 HFC-134a 13.6 kg (1 cylinder) From Turkey to Germany Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 13 May 2019 HFC-134a 1 cylinder x 13.6 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 13th May 2019. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 26 Sept, 2021 R-404А 21.8 kg from Turkey to Germany Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found in the cargo compartment /plug/ of a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 20 May 2019 HFC-134a 1 cylinder x 13.6 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 20th May 2019. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 15 Apr, 2018 HFC-134a and R-404A 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg, and 1 cylinder R-404A x 9.8 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a and 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 15th April 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 15 June, 2020 HFC-134a 13.6 kg (1 cylinder) From Turkey to Germany Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was hidden in a light duty vehicle. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 22 May, 2022 HFC-134a 27.2 kg From Turkiye to Ukraine Disposable cylinders hidden in a bus were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Malko Tarnovo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 29 Apr, 2018 HFC-134a 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 29th April 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 26 May 2019 HFC-134a; R-404A 17 cylinders of HFC-134a x 13.6 kg and 10 cylinders of R-404A x 9.8 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 17 cylinders containing HFC-134a and 10 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Malko Tarnovo) on 26th May 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 20 June, 2020 R-448A 50 kg (5 cylinders x 10 kg) From Turkey to Austria Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 7 June, 2022 HFC-134a 27.2 kg From Turkiye to Austria Disposable cylinders hidden in a van were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 4 Sept, 2021 HFC-134a 27.2 kg from Turkey to France Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found among the personal luggage of a light duty vehicle. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 1 Sept, 2021 HFC-134a 27.2 kg from Turkey to Germany Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found among the personal luggage of a light duty vehicle. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 26 May 2019 HFC-134a 2 cylinders x 13.6 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Malko Tarnovo) on 26th May 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 7 June, 2022 R-404А 10.9 kg From Turkiye to Norway Disposable cylinder hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 05 Sept, 2020 HFC-134a and R-404A 24.5 kg (1 cylinder x 13.6 kg of HFC-134a; 1 cylinder x 10.9 kg of R-404A) From Turkey to Germany Disposable cylinders hidden in a light duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 08 Dec, 2018 R-404A 1 cylinder R-404A x 10.9 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 8th December 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 17 Dec, 2018 R-404A 2 cylinders R-404A x 10.9 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 17th December 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 26 May 2019 R-407C 11 cylinders x 11.35 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 11 cylinders containing R-407C was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 26th May 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 11 June, 2022 HFC-134a 54.4 kg From Turkiye to Bulgaria Disposable cylinders hidden in a light duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Malko Tarnovo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 06 Sept, 2020 R-410A and R-404A 19.6 kg (1 cylinder x 9.8 kg of R-410A; 1 cylinder x 9.8 kg of R-404A) From Turkey to Bulgaria Disposable cylinders hidden in a light duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was issued a sanction in correspondence with the law. The seizure and the sanction have not been confirmed by the court.
Bulgaria 14 Sept, 2020 HFC-134a 40.8 kg (3 cylinders x 13.6 kg) From Turkey to France Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 31 May 2019 HFC-134a 86 cylinders x 13.6 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 86 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 31st May 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. The fine paid is 40,420 Bulgarian lev (eq. 20,210 EUR).
Bulgaria 20 June, 2022 HFC-134a 27.2 kg From Turkiye to Bulgaria Disposable cylinders hidden in a light duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Malko Tarnovo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 16 Dec, 2018 R-404A 1 cylinder R-404A x 10.9 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 16th December 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 24 Aug, 2021 R-404А 10.9 kg from Turkey to Bulgaria Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was found among the personal luggage of a light duty vehicle. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 13 Jun, 2018 HFC-134a 40 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 40 cylinders containing HCF-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 13th June 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 10 Aug, 2021 HFC-134a; R-410A; R-407C; R-404A 114.1 kg from Iraq to Great Britain Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found in the cargo compartment of a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinders are stored by the customs authorities. The pre-trail proceedings were terminated.
Bulgaria 16 Sept, 2020 R-404A 10.9 kg (1 cylinder) From Turkey to Netherlands Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 2 Jun 2019 R-404A 1 cylinder x 10.9 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 2nd June 2019. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 8 July, 2022 R-404А 21.8 kg From Turkiye to Bulgaria Disposable cylinders hidden in a light duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Lesovo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 4 Oct, 2020 R-448A 12.3 kg (1 cylinder) From Turkey to Belgium Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law
Bulgaria 2 Aug, 2021 R-404А 26.8 kg from Turkey to Bulgaria Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders ware found in the luggage compartment of a bus. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 26 July, 2022 HFC-134a, R-410A, R-407C, R-404A 92.3 kg From Iraq to UK Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 15 Dec, 2018 R-404A 2 cylinders R-404A x 10.9 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 15th December 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 6 Jun 2019 HFC-134a and R-404A 30 cylinders of HFC-134a x 13.6 kg and 20 cylinders of R-404A x 9.8 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 30 cylinders containing HFC-134a and 20 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 6th June 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. The fine paid is 23,090 Bulgarian lev (11,545 EUR).
Bulgaria 13 June, 2021 R-404А 9.8 kg from Turkey to Bulgaria Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was found among the personal luggage of a light duty vehicle. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 2 August, 2022 HFC-134a 27.2 kg From Turkiye to Germany Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 08 Oct, 2020 R-404A 98 kg (10 cylinders x 9.8 kg) From Turkey to Germany Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 10 Apr, 2018 HFC-134a 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 10th April 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 7 Jun 2019 HFC-134a 6 cylinders x 13.6 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 6 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 7th June 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 15 Oct, 2020 R-404A 10.9 kg (1 cylinder) From Turkey to Netherlands Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 8 Jun 2019 R-507A 1 cylinder x 11.35 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-507A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 8th June 2019. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 13 June, 2021 R-404A 65.4 kg from Turkey to France Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found in the cargo compartment /plug/ of a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 9 August, 2022 R-404А 19.6 kg From Turkiye to France Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 05 Jun, 2018 R-404A 3 cylinders R-404A x 10.9 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 5th June 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 10 Jun, 2018 HFC-134a 7 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 7 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 10th June 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 15 Oct, 2020 R-404A 10.9 kg (1 cylinder) From Turkey to Germany Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 9 Jun 2019 HFC-134a 1 cylinder x 13.6 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 9th June 2019. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 31 August, 2022 HFC-134a 49 kg From Turkiye to Bulgaria Disposable cylinders hidden in a van were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 17 Apr, 2021 R-410A 7,400 kg from Turkey to Germany Cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found in the cargo compartment /plug/ of a heavy duty vehicle. A penal decree was issued according to which the cylinders have to be returned. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 13 Jul, 2018 R-404A 28 cylinders R-404A x 10.9 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 28 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 13th July 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 27 Jun 2019 R-410A 1 cylinder x 11.3 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-410a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kalotina) on 27th June 2019. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 03 Nov, 2020 HFC-134a 13.6 kg (1 cylinder) From Turkey to Bulgaria Disposable cylinder hidden in a heavy duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 23 Dec, 2020 R-410A 40 kg (4 cylinders x 10 kg) From Turkey to Montenegro Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 8 Apr, 2021 HFC-134a 13.6 kg from Turkey to Bulgaria Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was found in the cab of a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 31 August, 2022 R-404А 29.4 kg From Turkiye to France Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 13 September, 2022 HFC-134a 13.6 kg From Turkiye to UK Disposable cylinder hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 3 Jul 2019 HCFC-22 1 cylinder x 13.6 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HCFC-22 was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Malko Tarnovo) on 3rd July 2019. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 07 Aug, 2018 R-404A, HFC-134a, and R-410A 10 cylinders R-404A x 10.9 kg, 10 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg, 1 cylinder R-410A x 11.4 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 10 cylinders containing R-404A, 10 cylinders containing HFC-134a and 1 cylinder containing R-410A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 7th August 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 30 Mar, 2021 HFC-134a 2,880 kg from Turkey to Belgium Non-disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found in the cargo compartment /plug/ of a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 23 Dec, 2020 R-410A 40 kg (4 cylinders x 10 kg) From Turkey to Montenegro Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 03 Jun, 2018 HFC-134a 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 3rd June 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 5 October, 2022 R-404А 10.9 kg From Turkiye to Bulgaria Disposable cylinder hidden in a light duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 24 Mar, 2021 R-410А 22.6 kg from Turkey to Germany Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found in the cargo compartment /plug/ of a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 7 Jul 2019 R-404A 2 cylinders x 10.9 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 7th August 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 11 Jun, 2018 HFC-134a and R-410A 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg, 1 cylinder R-410A x 11.3 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a and 1 cylinder containing R-410A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 11th June 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 8 Jul 2019 HFC-134a 2 cylinders x 13.6 kg to Bulgaria from Serbia An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Serbian border (in Kalotina) on 8th August 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 9 Mar, 2021 HFC-134a 13.6 kg from Turkey to Romania Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was found in a bus. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 07 Jan 2020 HFC-134a 13.6 kg (1 cylinder) From Turkey to Bulgaria Disposable cylinder hidden in the luggage compartment of a light duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Malko Tarnovo). The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 13 October, 2022 R-404А 100 kg From Turkiye to Bulgaria Disposable cylinders hidden in a light duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 8 Jul 2019 HFC-134a 4 cylinders x 13.6 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 8th July 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 18 October, 2022 HFC-134a 54.4 kg From Turkiye to Germany Disposable cylinders hidden in a light duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 09 Jul, 2018 R-404A 40 cylinders R-404A x 10.9 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 40 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 9th July 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 5 Mar, 2021 R-448А 50 kg from Turkey to Germany Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found in the cargo compartment /plug/ of a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 07 Jan, 2020 HFC-134a 13.6 kg (1 cylinder) From Turkey to Bulgaria Disposable cylinder hidden in the luggage compartment of a light duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Malko Tarnovo). The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 30 Jan, 2020 HFC-134a 27.2 kg (2 cylinders x 13.6 kg) From Turkey to Romania Disposable cylinders hidden in the luggage compartment of an autobus were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Lesovo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 09 Nov, 2018 R-404A 1 cylinder R-404A x 9.8 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 9th November 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 25 October, 2022 HFC-134a 27.2 kg From Turkiye to Poland Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 10 Jul 2019 R-404A 1 cylinder x 9.8 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 10th August 2019. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 15 Sept, 2020 HFC-134a 22.6 kg (2 cylinders x 11.3 kg) From Serbia to Bulgaria Reusable cylinders hidden in a heavy duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kalotina). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 13 Jul 2019 HFC-134a 1 cylinder x 13.6 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 8th July 2019. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 29 Dec, 2020 HFC-134a, R-404A, HFC-32 90.7 kg (2 cylinders x 13.6 kg of HFC-134a; 5 cylinders x 10.9 kg of R-404A; 1 cylinder x 9 kg of HFC-32) From Serbia to Bulgaria Disposable cylinders hidden in the driver’s cabin of a heavy duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kalotina). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 27 Jul, 2018 HFC-134a 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 27th July 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 25 October, 2022 HFC-134a 27.24 kg From Turkiye to Bulgaria Disposable cylinders hidden in a light duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 2 November, 2022 R-404A 10 kg From Turkiye to Bulgaria Disposable cylinder declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Serbia border (at Bregovo). The cylinder was hidden in a light duty vehicle. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner.
Bulgaria 01 Jul, 2018 HFC-134a 4 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 1st July 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 18 Jul 2019 R-404A 3 cylinders x 10.9 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 18th July 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 08 July, 2019 HFC-134a 13.6 kg (1 cylinder) From North Macedonia to Bulgaria Disposable cylinder hidden in the luggage compartment of an automobile was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-North Macedonian border (at Blagoevgrad). The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. The sanction was imposed in 2020 following decision by a court.
Bulgaria 18 Jul 2019 HFC-134a 2 cylinders x 13.6 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 18th July 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 15 Aug, 2018 R-410A 2 cylinders R-410A x 11.3 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-410A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 15th August 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 1 May, 2022 HFC (the fluorinated greenhouse gas was not identified) 770 kg From Serbia to Turkiye Disposable cylinders were hidden in a autobus, on the right hand side in the direction of travel, in the third section of the cargo compartment, before the rear door. The cylinders were stopped at Kalotina. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 06 Sep, 2018 HFC-134a 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 6th September 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 24 Jul 2019 HFC-134a 1 cylinder x 13.6 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Lesovo) on 24th July 2019. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 30 May, 2022 HFC-134a 54.4 kg From not identified destination to Bulgaria Four pcs. bottles, with one valve and refillable, labelled REFRIGERANT R134A were hidden in the trunk of the car, under the decorative bark, in the place of the spare tire. They were stopped at Kalotina. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 26 Jul 2019 R-404A 1 cylinder x 10.9 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 26th July 2019. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 18 Sep, 2018 R-404A and HFC-134a 6 cylinders R-404A x 9.8 kg, 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 6 cylinders containing R-404A and 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 18th September 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 28 August, 2022 R-507A 56.5 kg From not identified destination to Bulgaria Five pcs. bottles (11.3 kg each) containing freon gas R507A, marked GLOBAL were hidden in the trunk of the car. They were stopped at Kalotina. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 17 October, 2022 HFC-134a 27.2 kg From Serbia to Bulgaria Two pcs. bottles (13.6 kg each) were hidden in the cab of the heavy-duty vehicle, behind the seat, on the bed. They were stopped at Kalotina. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 28 Jul 2019 R-404A 10 cylinders x 9.8 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 10 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 28th July 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 15 May, 2018 HCFC-22 and HFC-134a 6 cylinders HCFC-22 x 13.6 kg, 4 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 6 cylinders containing HCFC-22 and 4 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 15th May 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 21 October, 2022 R-410A, R-404A, R-407C, HFC-32 51.5 kg From not identified destination to Bulgaria Disposable cylinders were hidden between the front and back seats of the car, under clothing. They were stopped at Kalotina. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law.
Bulgaria 31 Jul 2019 R-404A 3 cylinders x 11 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 31th July 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 14 May, 2018 HFC-134a 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 14th May 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 6 Aug 2019 R-404A 2 cylinders x 10.9 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 6th August 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 13 May, 2018 HFC-134a 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 13th May 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 4 Sep 2019 CFC-12 4 cylinders x 13.6 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing CFC-12 was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 4th September 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 09 May, 2019 HFC-134a 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 9th May 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 14 Sep 2019 HFC-134a 2 cylinders x 13.6 kg to Bulgaria from Serbia An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Serbian border (in Kalotina) on 14th September 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 08 May, 2018 HFC-134a 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 8th May 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 05 May, 2018 HFC-134a 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 5th May 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 30 Sep 2019 R-404A 3 cylinders x 10.9 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 30th September 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 1 Oct 2019 R-404A 1 cylinder x 10.9 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 1st October 2019. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 05 May, 2018 HFC-134a 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 5th May 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 3 Oct 2019 HFC-134a 2 cylinders x 13.6 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Lesovo) on 3rd October 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 05 May, 2018 HCFC-22 and R-404A 1 cylinder HCFC-22 x 13.6 kg, 1 cylinder R-404A x 10.9 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HCFC-22 and 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 5th May 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 17 Oct 2019 R-404A 2 cylinders x 10.9 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 17th October 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 05 May, 2018 HFC-134a 3 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 5th May 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 27 Apr, 2018 HFC-134a 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 27th April 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 22 Oct 2019 R-404A 1 cylinder x 10.9 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 22nd October 2019. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 27 Oct 2019 R-404A 5 cylinders x 10.9 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 5 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 27th October 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 14 Apr, 2018 R-404A 3 cylinders R-404A x 10.9 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 14th April 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 6 Nov 2019 HFC-134a 4 cylinders x 13.6 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 6th November 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 17 Jul, 2018 HFC-134a 12 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 12 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 17th July 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 25 Jun, 2018 R-404A 4 cylinders R-404A x 10.9 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 25th June 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 12 Nov 2019 HCFC-22 1 cylinder x 0.195 m3 to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HCFC-22 was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Lesovo) on 12th November 2019. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 20 Jun, 2018 HFC-134a 15 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 15 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 20th June 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 15 Nov 2019 HFC-134a 1 cylinder x 13.6 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Malko Tarnovo) on 15th November 2019. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 21 Nov 2019 R-410A 2 cylinders x 11.3 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-410A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 21st November 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 08 Jun, 2018 HFC-134a 5 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 5 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 8th June 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The person who breached the law is unknown.
Bulgaria 23 Dec, 2020 R-410A 40 kg 4 cylinders x 10 kg Montenegro/Turkey Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 19 Aug, 2018 HFC-134a 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 19th August 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 07 Jan, 2020 HFC-134a and R-404A 13.6 kg 1 cylinder Bulgaria/Turkey Disposable cylinder hidden in the luggage compartment of a light duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Malko Tarnovo). The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 10 Dec 2019 HFC-32 and R-404A 5 cylinders of HFC-32 x 7 kg and 55 cylinders of R-404A x 10.9 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 5 cylinders containing HFC-32 and 55 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Malko Tarnovo) on 10th December 2019. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. Pre-trial proceedings were initiated.
Bulgaria 19 Dec 2019 R-404A 1 cylinder x 11.3 kg to Bulgaria from Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Malko Tarnovo) on 29th December 2019. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 14 Aug, 2018 HFC-134a 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 14th August 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 10 Aug, 2018 HFC-134a 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 10th August 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 05 Aug, 2018 HFC-134a 3 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 15th August 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 02 Aug, 2018 HFC-134a 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 2nd August 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 02 Jul, 2018 HFC-134a 4 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 2nd July 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 01 Jul, 2018 HFC-134a 10 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 10 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 1st July 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 21 Apr, 2018 R-404A 1 cylinder R-404A x 9.8 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 21th April 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 05 Nov, 2018 HFC-134a 6 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 6 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 5th November 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 08 Nov, 2018 R-404A 1 cylinder R-404A x 9.8 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 8th November 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 13 May, 2018 HFC-134a 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 13th May 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 15 Jul, 2018 R-410A 4 cylinders R-410A x 11.35 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing R-410A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 15th July 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 14 Jul, 2018 HFC-134a 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 14th July 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 29 Aug, 2018 HFC-134a 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 29th August 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 06 Aug, 2018 HFC-134a 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 6th August 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 30 Aug, 2018 HFC-134a 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 30th August 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 09 Apr, 2018 R-404A and HFC-134a 4 cylinders R-404A x 10.9 kg, 4 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing R-404A and 4 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 9th April 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 25 May, 2018 HFC-134a 5 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 5 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 25th May 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 05 May, 2018 HFC-134a 4 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 5th May 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 18 Sep, 2018 HFC-134a 4 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 18th September 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 27 May, 2018 HFC-134a 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 27th May 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 25 May, 2018 HFC-134a 20 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 20 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 25th May 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 25 May, 2018 R-404A 2 cylinders R-404A x 9.8 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 25th May 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 19 May, 2018 HFC-134a 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 19th May 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 18 May, 2018 HFC-134a 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 18th May 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 18 May, 2018 R-404A 1 cylinder R-404A x 9.8 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 18th May 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 04 Dec, 2018 HFC-134a 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 4th December 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 04 Dec, 2018 R-404A 1 cylinder R-404A x 9.8 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 4th December 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 01 Nov, 2018 HFC-134a 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 1st November 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 05 Jul, 2018 HFC-134a 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 5th July 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 13 May, 2018 HFC-134a 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 13th May 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 25 Jul, 2018 R-404A 3 cylinders R-404A x 9.8 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 25th July 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 24 Jul, 2018 R-404A 2 cylinders R-404A x 9.8 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 24th July 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 24 Jul, 2018 HFC-134a 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 24th July 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 25 Jul, 2018 R-404A 1 cylinder R-404A x 9.8 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 25th July 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 11Jul, 2018 R-410A 5 cylinders R-410A x 11.3 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 5 cylinders containing R-410A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 11th July 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 17 May, 2018 HFC-134a 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 17th May 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 24 May, 2018 HFC-134a 50 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 50 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 24th May 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 27 May, 2018 HFC-134a 9 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 9 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Lesovo) on 27th May 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Moldovan citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 03 Jul, 2018 R-410A 35 cylinders R-410A x 11.3 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 35 cylinders containing R-410A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Lesovo) on 3rd July 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 09 Aug, 2018 R-407C and HFC-134a 1 cylinder R-407C x 11.35 kg, 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-407C and 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Lesovo) on 9th August 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 12 Aug, 2018 R-410A 3 cylinders R-410A x 9.8 kg Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing R-410A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Lesovo) on 12th August 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 20 Jun, 2018 R-404A and HFC-134a 1 cylinder R-404A x 10.9 kg, 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Serbia An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A and 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Serbian border (in Kalotina) on 20th June 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 20 Jun, 2018 HFC-134a 4 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Serbia An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Serbian border (in Kalotina) on 20th June 2018. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 28 Jun, 2018 HFC-134a 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Serbia An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Serbian border (in Kalotina) on 20th June 2018. The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 19 Apr, 2018 HFC-134a 25 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg Bulgaria/Turkey Information about an illegal import of 25 cylinders containing HFC-134a was presented by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Romanian border (in Ruse). The goods were released on 19th April 2018 and according to the explanation given by the customs authorities were misleadingly declared as not falling under the prohibition for import of F-gases (code Y 926). On 18th June 2019 the company was issued an act on establishing of administrative violation for breaching Art.15 Regulation 517/2014 on fluorinated greenhouse gases in correspondence with the Bulgarian national legislation.
Bulgaria 2016 HCFC-22 5 cylinders Bulgaria/Turkey An attempt of illegal import of 5 cylinders containing R-22 was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 11th November 2016. The cylinders were found in the cargo space of a bus travelling from Turkey to Bulgaria. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver of the bus, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law.
Bulgaria 2017 HCFC-22 300 cylinders Bulgaria/Serbia An attempt of an illegal import of 300 cylinders containing HCFC-22 was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Serbian border (the Customs border point Vrushka Chuka) on 21th August 2017. The import was declared as transit with consignee a company on the territory of Varna. The cylinders were declared to the customs as containing R-600a. During the physical check of the goods performed by the customs it was found that they were labelled as R-22. Samples were taken from the containers and sent for laboratory analysis. The analysis confirmed that the content of the container was R-22. The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver of the truck was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. The Bulgarian company that was declared as a consignee is presently being investigated on possible criminal action in correspondence with the Criminal code.
Bulgaria 2007 CFC-12 10 kg One bottle of CFC-12 was found on 27 June 2007 in a private car during a customs check at Vrashka Chuka, on the border between Bulgaria and Serbia. A fine was imposed under customs law. Entry of the product was denied.
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