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06 March 2013
BULGARIA / ITALY : Narco Boss Banev's Daughter Kidnapped In Sofia.
The 10-year-old daughter of alleged major coke smuggler Evelin Banev has been abducted in Sofia.
Little Lara Banev was being driven to school when kidnappers shot her driver...and took her.
It is believed to be the first high profile abduction in Eastern Europe.
Banev, 49...aka Brendo...is jailed in Italy...awaiting trial.
Police speculate that the kidnapping might be a warning...to pressure Banev's testimony in his upcoming trial.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21673340