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Two Israeli Women Released on Bail in Poland After Khat Smuggling Arrest
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Two young ultra-Orthodox Israeli women were released on bail in Krakow, Poland, after being detained for over three months on charges of smuggling 100 kilograms of khat. Their lawyer successfully argued for their release, and they must now report to police weekly and remain in Poland. Conviction could result in a lengthy prison sentence, and the women were reportedly recruited in Israel with assurances of minimal consequences.
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- Two Israeli women were released on bail in Krakow, Poland, after being held for over three months.
- They are accused of smuggling 100 kilograms of khat, a plant classified as an illegal drug in Poland.
- The women, aged 23 and 24, were arrested on June 19 after arriving from Israel.
- Their lawyer argued for their release, citing their youth and first-time offense.
- If convicted, they face between three and 23 years in prison.
- They must report to police weekly and are prohibited from leaving Poland.
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