Drug Smuggling Attempt Foiled at Jordan Border, Two Arrested
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israeli police have indicted two individuals for attempting to smuggle 48 kilograms of cocaine and hashish across the Jordanian border near Ma'oz Haim. The suspects were apprehended after a pursuit near the Megiddo Junction, and the drugs were recovered. They were allegedly to be paid $5,000 each for the operation, which involved an exchange for cigarettes from the Jordanian side. This incident is one of several successful drug interdictions along the eastern border.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Two individuals were indicted for attempting to smuggle 48 kg of cocaine and hashish across the Jordanian border.
- The drug smuggling attempt was detected by IDF surveillance near Ma'oz Haim.
- Suspects were arrested near the Megiddo Junction after a vehicle pursuit.
- The suspects were allegedly to receive $5,000 each for the smuggling operation.
- Security forces have intercepted approximately 700 kg of drugs on the eastern border recently.
Northern District Police have indicted two suspects, an adult and a minor from southern Israel, for attempting to smuggle approximately 48 kilograms of cocaine and hashish across the Jordanian border. The incident, which occurred about a month ago near the community of Ma'oz Haim, was detected by IDF surveillance. Border Police and undercover units responded to the scene, discovering several bags containing the drugs. Simultaneously, the suspects' vehicle attempted to flee but was pursued and stopped by border police near the Megiddo Junction. During the pursuit, the suspects allegedly discarded the drugs. A search of their vehicle revealed 47 packs of cigarettes, believed to have been exchanged for the drugs from the Jordanian side. Investigators believe the two were to receive $5,000 each for the smuggling operation. This bust is part of a larger effort by security forces, who have intercepted around 700 kilograms of drugs along the eastern border in recent months.
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