Smuggling
Two arrested in thwarted weapons smuggling attempt near Israel-Jordan border
The incident follows an infiltration alert in the Jordan Valley region on Monday night. In response to the suspected infiltration, the IDF set up blockades in the area to locate any suspects.
Terrorist who killed Israeli minister reportedly fathers twins using sperm smuggled from prison
Israeli officials divided over claimed Iranian weapons smuggling to Hezbollah, IDF's Syria strategy
Three men arrested on suspicion of importing drones from China for use in drug, weapons smuggling
Syria intercepts massive Hezbollah arms shipment hidden inside oil tanker from Iraq
"A search uncovered a cache of weapons that included long-range missiles, guided anti-tank missiles and drones," SANA reported.
Israel's border with Jordan vulnerable to terror infiltration, weapons smuggling, locals fear
Central Arava Regional Council Head Meir Tzur pointed out the vulnerability presented by the current wire-fence setup, saying, "Any citizen can cross, they don't even have to jump."
Israel must treat Hamas's drone smuggling as a national security threat - opinion
On a tour of the Negev, I learned that the threat is not just the smuggling of weapons over Israel’s borders via drones – some of which can carry 150 kilograms of arms – but the drones themselves.
Pineapples stuffed with thousands of smuggled cigarettes intercepted by IDF at Gaza crossing
The cigarette-filled pineapples were transported in a truck carrying a shipment purchased by an Israeli company, intended to reach the Kerem Shalom Crossing as part of humanitarian aid.
Ben-Gurion Airport customs inspectors stunned: This is what a passenger returning from Poland hid
A young man returning from Poland aroused the suspicion of customs inspectors. An X-ray of the suitcase revealed about 20 rare parrots kept in five cages under harsh conditions.
IDF destroys tunnels, kills terrorists, arrests over 60 terror suspects in North, South, West Bank
At the same time, the IDF continues to operate against smuggling attempts through Israel’s eastern and western borders.
Dozens of drones entered Gaza Strip over recent months, fears Hamas could use in attack - report
At least 28 drones reportedly entered Gaza in recent months, raising concerns they reached Hamas, despite the IDF thwarting 89 drone smuggling attempts since January, according to Army Radio.
Israel Police arrest two for cross-border smuggling in massive drug bust near Egyptian border
The two are expected to be charged under the new offense of violating the state's sovereignty at the borders, an offense never before used in the Southern District.
Greece returns over 1,000 coins to Turkey in joint effort against antiquities smuggling
The two ministers held several talks regarding future cooperation between the two countries in the field of culture and the fight against antiquities trafficking.
Israel seizes property tied to Gaza drone smuggling in first-of-its-kind enforcement action
Authorities said the measure is intended to target the financial infrastructure behind smuggling, disrupt ongoing operations, and strengthen deterrence against those who assist Gaza terror groups.
