Systematic theft of bee colonies in the Balchik region. 

This was reported by viewers of bTV who are engaged in beekeeping.  

According to the victims, there have always been thefts, but the criminals became more active in the summer. 

So-called mobile beekeeping is widely practiced in the area - from early spring to late autumn, the hives are placed where there is food.   

"I had four beehives stolen at the beginning of September.

Only the new hives were taken.

They were stolen in such a way that it was impossible to see where they were," said Ayhan Apti, the victim. 

He emphasized that tools needed for the examination were also stolen. 

"It costs me about BGN 3,000," Apti added. 

"The institutions are doing everything they can.

We mostly try to take care of ourselves.

Over 50 beehives have been stolen in our region in a year and a half", said the chairman of the association "Bechela Balchik 2019" Stoyko Yordanov.

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