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Doctor Caught Smuggling 300 Saplings From Thailand Into Israel
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Customs inspectors at Ben-Gurion Airport apprehended a doctor returning from Thailand with approximately 300 banana saplings and staghorn ferns hidden in suitcases. The doctor claimed the plants were for his private garden, but legal proceedings have begun. The Ministry of Agriculture confiscated the saplings, warning that unauthorized plant imports risk introducing dangerous pests and diseases to Israel's agriculture.
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- A doctor was caught attempting to smuggle 300 saplings from Thailand into Israel via Ben-Gurion Airport.
- Customs inspectors discovered the banana saplings and staghorn ferns hidden in five suitcases.
- The doctor claimed the plants were for his personal garden and hobby.
- The Ministry of Agriculture confiscated the saplings, citing risks of pests and diseases.
- Legal proceedings have been initiated against the doctor for violating the Plant Protection Law.
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