Two Negev Youths Indicted for Drug Smuggling Across Jordanian Border
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
An indictment has been filed against two young men from Israel's Negev region, one a minor, for allegedly smuggling drugs across the Jordanian border. The operation, which occurred on September 14, 2026, involved the seizure of 48 kilograms of cocaine and hashish. The suspects were reportedly to be paid $5,000 each and received cigarette packs as payment. They were apprehended near the Megiddo Junction after military surveillance detected their activity.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Two Negev youths, one a minor, face indictment for drug smuggling across the Jordanian border.
- Israeli forces seized approximately 48 kilograms of cocaine and hashish during the operation.
- The suspects were allegedly to receive $5,000 each and cigarette packs for their involvement.
- The incident was detected by military surveillance near the Jordanian border on September 14, 2026.
- The suspects were apprehended near the Megiddo Junction after a chase.
The Nazareth Central Court has received an indictment against two young men from the Negev region, one of whom is a minor, on suspicion of involvement in a drug smuggling operation across the border with Jordan. The operation is believed to have been carried out in exchange for money and cigarette packs. The incident dates back to September 14, 2026, when Israeli military surveillance detected the suspects' movements near the Jordanian border. According to police, security forces responded to the location after observing the smuggling attempt. The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 48 kilograms of cocaine and hashish, with the two suspects apprehended following a chase near the Megiddo Junction. Additionally, 47 packs of cigarettes were confiscated, suspected to have been sent from the Jordanian side as part of the agreed payment for the smuggling. Police investigation findings indicate that each suspect was to receive $5,000 for their participation in the operation before the case was transferred to the prosecution, which decided to file the indictment.
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