The confiscated drugs
The confiscated drugsPhoto: IDF

Yesterday (Friday), IDF soldiers spotted a number of suspects attempting to smuggle drugs from Egypt into Israeli territory.

IDF and Israel Border Police forces were dispatched to the scene and pursued the individuals suspected of the smuggling. The soldiers apprehended two suspects.

During the pursuit, the soldiers located and confiscated bags containing 21 kg of drugs suspected as marijuana, worth approximately 2.35 million NIS, and 26 kg of drugs suspected as hashish worth approximately 2.35 million NIS.

During the year 2023, about 30 drug smuggling attempts were thwarted worth approximately half a billion NIS.

The suspects and confiscated drugs were transferred to the Israel Police for further processing.