Israeli security forces seized a truck carrying three tons of potassium nitrate Wednesday at the Trans-Samaria Crossing south and east of Kalkilya. The truck had Israeli license plates.
The operation was a joint effort by the IDF, Shabak (General Security Service) and the Civilian Administration.
Possession of potassium nitrate is forbidden by military decree in Judea and Samaria. The chemical compound, which has numerous uses, can be used for making gunpowder and explosives.