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Two young ultra-Orthodox women arrested at Krakow airport with 50 kilograms of khat
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 23, 2026
What happened
Two ultra-Orthodox women aged 23 and 24 were arrested at Krakow Airport in Poland after 50 kilograms of khat were found in their luggage. They had flown in from Israel, and the report says they were drawn in by smuggling networks targeting young people.
- 01Police found 50 kilograms of khat in the women’s suitcases.
- 02The arrest took place at Krakow Airport in Poland.
- 03The women, ages 23 and 24, had arrived from Israel.
- 04Khat is illegal in Poland.
- 05The report says smuggling networks lure young people into carrying drugs.
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