Smuggling
US military uses laser to shoot down 3 Mexican cartel drones near border, officials say
The military said the drones posed "a physical threat" to US military and US Customs and Border Protection personnel.
Syrian national arrested on border trying to smuggle rocket shells into Lebanon
Two arrested in thwarted weapons smuggling attempt near Israel-Jordan border
Terrorist who killed Israeli minister reportedly fathers twins using sperm smuggled from prison
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.
IDF raids Hezbollah weapon storage site, booby-trapped explosive facility
Over the course of the operation, the IDF used six tons of explosives to destroy over 20 terrorist sites in the area.
Azerbaijani ship officers arrested in NIS 7 million cigarette smuggling bust
The goods seized in the operation totaled NIS 7 million. The investigation is still ongoing.
Six Israeli citizens arrested for weapons, drugs smuggling on Egyptian, Jordanian borders
Pistols, M16 assault rifles, and machine guns were among the weapons smuggled from Jordan and Egypt into Israel since 2024.
Iran purchased military satellite equipment from China through UAE company - report
The technology was reportedly sent from Shanghai to the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas aboard the Chinese container ship Zhong Gu Yin Chuan.
WATCH: NIS 20m. of cigarettes confiscated in West Bank smuggling attempt
The investigation into the smuggling began after customs officials were alerted to two containers at the port whose customs declarations appeared to be false, claiming they contained household goods.
Hamas seeks to exploit Hajj pilgrimage to smuggle funds into Gaza - report
In Egypt, the sources explained, the smuggled finances will be laundered or “redirected” using various methods before being transferred to Gaza.
Palestinian man sentenced to 30 months for trying to sell lion cub
The man will also pay an NIS 5,000 fine in addition to his prison term.
Israeli arrested in Netherlands on suspicion of drug trafficking, being in int'l smuggling ring
Police noted that the investigation is still ongoing, and additional suspects are expected to be arrested in Israel and other European countries.
