Polish Court Frees Haredi Women Arrested for Khat Smuggling
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
A court in Krakow, Poland, ordered the release on bail of several young Haredi women arrested in June for allegedly smuggling 100 kilograms of khat. The women had been held in difficult conditions for three and a half months. Their lawyer stated he was surprised by the court's decision.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- A court in Krakow, Poland, ordered the release on bail of Haredi women arrested for smuggling.
- The women were detained for three and a half months in difficult conditions.
- They were arrested in June with approximately 100 kilograms of khat.
- Their lawyer expressed surprise at the court's decision.
A court in Krakow, Poland, ordered the release on bail of several young Haredi women who had been held in difficult conditions for three and a half months. The women were arrested in June after being found with approximately 100 kilograms of khat, a stimulant plant, in their luggage. Their lawyer expressed surprise at the court's decision to release them.
The arrest and subsequent detention of the women sparked concern within their community. The exact terms of the bail have not been disclosed, but the release marks a significant development in a case that has drawn attention due to the quantity of the substance involved and the nationality of the accused.
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