I'm going to Bulgaria in 2 weeks time, I am considering taking a spy camera with audio recording abilities with me so I can record onto an MP4 player (for security reasons), however I'm not sure if such devices are legal in Bulgaria. Can someone advise me and point me to sources of information
2007-08-26 06:41:38 · 2 answers · asked by sb85 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Camcorders
If you are serious about this, you are being a bit dumb...
Such devices are not legal anywhere.
You are taking a huge risk.
Consider the plight of the plane-spotters in Greece who were openly taking photographs of aircraft and happened to snap a few military aircraft. They were arrested for their harmless past-time. They were later released but spent some time in jail before they were released.
If you are trying to gain surreptitious footage, and you are caught, you may find yourself in a Bulgarian prison.
If you plan to go through with this, you may wish to leave detailed information of why you are doing this with a trusted friend or family member so that this information can be passed to the UK authorities here and in Bulgaria (i.e. the embassy) so that they may advocate for your release into British custody.
Especially if you suddenly go missing.
It is unlikely you will be simply deported and declared 'persona non grata'.
If it's about getting evidence against illegal activities in Bulgaria, be aware that any gangs will probably kill you on the spot.
2007-08-26 14:44:45 · answer #1 · answered by Rob K 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mere possession of spy paraphenalia could get you hanged. it is a stupid thing to try. i suggest you hire someone else to handle the equipment.
2007-08-27 15:15:28 · answer #2 · answered by lare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋