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Four Arrested for Stealing Thousands of Contraband Cigarette Cartons from Israeli Customs Warehouse
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 6, 2026
What happened
Four suspects were arrested in Ashdod for stealing over 2,000 cartons of contraband cigarettes valued at 26 million shekels from a customs-controlled warehouse storing confiscated goods pending destruction.
- 01Four suspects arrested for stealing over 2,000 cartons of contraband cigarettes in Ashdod.
- 02The theft occurred last month from a private warehouse under customs supervision.
- 03An insider employee assisted in loading the stolen cigarettes onto trucks.
- 04The cigarettes were confiscated contraband awaiting destruction, valued at about 26 million shekels in unpaid taxes.
- 05Suspects are Ashdod residents and will face a court hearing to extend their detention.
- 06Investigation was conducted jointly by Lachish Central Unit and Ashdod Customs enforcement.
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