Drugs Smuggled Across Jordan Border in Exchange for Cigarettes
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
Israeli security forces intercepted 48 kilograms of cocaine and hashish near the Jordan border on September 26th, arresting two suspects. The drugs were exchanged for cigarettes thrown from Jordan. The suspects, from southern Israel, were promised $5,000 each and have been indicted. This seizure is part of a larger effort that has stopped approximately 700 kg of drugs in recent months.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli forces seized 48 kg of cocaine and hashish near the Jordan border on September 26th.
- Two suspects were arrested in exchange for cigarettes thrown from the Jordanian side.
- The suspects were promised $5,000 each for their role in the smuggling operation.
- An indictment has been filed against the two suspects in the Nazareth-Nof HaGalil District Court.
- This bust is part of a larger effort that has seized 700 kg of drugs recently.
Israeli security forces thwarted a drug smuggling attempt near the Jordan border on September 26th, intercepting approximately 48 kilograms of cocaine and hashish. The incident occurred around 7:30 AM near the community of Ma'oz Haim, where IDF observers spotted two suspects attempting to export drugs from Israel into Jordan. Border Police and IDF units responded, locating several bags of narcotics. A vehicle fled the scene but was pursued by border guards. Two suspects, identified as residents of southern Israel, a minor and an adult, were apprehended near the Megiddo Junction. They were found in possession of 47 packs of cigarettes, which had been thrown from the Jordanian side in exchange for the drugs. Investigators revealed that the two suspects were promised $5,000 each for carrying out the smuggling operation. The Northern District Prosecutor's Office has filed an indictment against the suspects in the Nazareth-Nof HaGalil District Court. This bust is part of a larger effort that has seen security forces seize around 700 kilograms of drugs along the eastern border in recent months.
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