Soldiers with the seized drugs
Soldiers with the seized drugsIDF Spokesperson's Unit

As part of IDF activity along the Egyptian border, 105 kilograms (over 230 pounds) of drugs were confiscated, estimated to be worth approximately 1 million shekels. An individual suspected of planning and carrying out the smuggling attempt was apprehended.

The soldiers confiscated night-vision goggles, two cellphones used by smugglers in the area, and other equipment.

The confiscated drugs and the suspects were transferred to security forces for further processing.