Reservist Soldier Arrested in Gaza With 10kg of Drugs

A reservist soldier, a resident of Tel Sheva in his 30s, was arrested inside the Gaza Strip on suspicion of attempting to smuggle approximately 10 kilograms of Captagon drugs into the territory. The suspected narcotics were discovered in a bag he possessed while inside an IDF patrol vehicle within the Strip. The arrest was the result of a joint operation by the Negev Central Police Unit, the Shin Bet security agency, and the IDF, following intelligence regarding the reservist's involvement in a drug smuggling attempt into Gaza. During the operation, forces apprehended the suspect in the IDF vehicle and found the large quantity of suspected Captagon in his bag. Authorities believe the drugs were intended for distribution within Gaza. The suspect and the seized materials were transferred to the Negev Central Unit for further investigation. The soldier appeared before the Beersheba Magistrate's Court yesterday, which extended his detention until tomorrow at the police's request. Police stated the operation is part of an ongoing effort to combat the smuggling of drugs and weapons into Gaza, and the investigation is continuing.