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Israeli Authorities Foil Cigarette Smuggling Attempt Hidden in Pineapples to Gaza

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First reported by Srugim · 4 hours ago

What happened

Israeli security forces stopped a smuggling attempt of thousands of cigarettes hidden inside pineapples at the Kerem Shalom crossing to Gaza. The shipment, authorized as humanitarian aid, was confiscated, and the company's permit to deliver aid was suspended.

01Thousands of cigarettes were concealed inside hundreds of pineapples at the Kerem Shalom crossing.
02The shipment was authorized humanitarian aid purchased by an Israeli company.
03Security forces confiscated the entire shipment for further investigation.
04The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories suspended the company's permit immediately.
05Authorities vow zero tolerance for smuggling or abuse of humanitarian aid mechanisms.

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