Reservist Soldier Arrested Attempting to Smuggle 10kg of Drugs to Gaza
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
A reservist soldier from Tel Sheva was arrested by police, Shin Bet, and IDF forces for allegedly attempting to smuggle 10kg of Captagon into Gaza. He was caught in an IDF vehicle within the Strip. His detention was extended until October 29, 2026, as the investigation continues.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A reservist soldier was arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle 10kg of drugs to Gaza.
- The suspect was apprehended inside an IDF patrol vehicle in Gaza.
- The drugs are suspected to be Captagon, a stimulant.
- The arrest was a joint operation by police, Shin Bet, and IDF.
- His detention was extended until October 29, 2026.
A reservist soldier in his 30s, a resident of Tel Sheva, was arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle approximately 10 kilograms of the drug suspected to be Captagon into the Gaza Strip. The arrest was the result of a joint operation involving the Israel Police, the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), and the IDF. The suspect was apprehended inside an IDF patrol vehicle within the Gaza Strip, carrying a bag containing the suspected narcotics. This operation is part of an ongoing effort to combat drug and weapons smuggling into Gaza, following intelligence indicating a reservist soldier's involvement. The suspect appeared before the Beersheba Magistrate's Court, which extended his detention until Thursday, October 29, 2026. The investigation is ongoing.
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