Lawyer Arrested at Ben Gurion Airport for Smuggling Drugs Hidden in Eyelash Packaging

Israeli customs officials at Ben Gurion Airport intercepted a shipment arriving from England via Turkey that raised suspicions due to concealed substances. Inside packages labeled as eyelash remover products, authorities found vials containing a substance suspected to be GBL, a chemical often used as a recreational drug. Following this discovery, a lawyer was arrested in Tel Aviv during a controlled delivery operation conducted by the customs enforcement unit.

Subsequent searches of the lawyer's home uncovered additional illegal drugs, including ecstasy, heroin, and more GBL, along with other substances and foreign currency. The suspect, identified as a practicing attorney, claimed the drugs were intended for personal use. All seized materials were sent for forensic analysis by the police criminal identification laboratories.

The suspect was taken for interrogation by Unit 747, a specialized police unit, and the court extended his detention until August 16, 2026, at the request of the police. This case highlights ongoing efforts by Israeli customs and law enforcement to combat drug smuggling through international shipments.

Summary: A lawyer was arrested at Ben Gurion Airport after customs found suspected GBL hidden in eyelash remover packages from England. Further searches revealed ecstasy, heroin, and more drugs at his home. He was detained and is under investigation by police Unit 747.