Israel Seizes 200 Million Shekel Cigarette Smuggling Attempt at Ashdod Port
Translated & summarized from Makan by baba
Israel's Customs Authority seized eight containers of cigarettes valued at over 200 million shekels at Ashdod port, originating from Egypt. The containers were falsely declared as wheat shipments. The importer of the containers has had their detention extended by the Ashkelon Magistrate's Court.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's Customs Authority seized cigarettes worth over 200 million shekels at Ashdod port.
- Eight containers falsely declared as wheat shipments were intercepted.
- The smuggled cigarettes originated from Egypt.
- The importer of the containers had their detention extended by a court.
- This is one of the largest cigarette smuggling attempts in Israel's history.
Israel's Customs Authority has thwarted one of the largest cigarette smuggling operations in the country's history at the port of Ashdod. Authorities intercepted eight containers packed with cigarette cartons, valued at over 200 million shekels. The containers, declared to contain wheat shipments, originated from Egypt. During inspection, customs officials discovered the substantial quantity of cigarettes hidden within.
In connection with the seizure, the Ashkelon Magistrate's Court ordered an extension of the detention of the importer of the containers pending further investigation into the case.
