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Israeli Man Caught With 216 Kg of Khat at Rome Airport Facing Drug Charges
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By יואב איתיאל
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 14, 2026
What happened
A 22-year-old Israeli was caught at Rome's Fiumicino Airport with 216 kilograms of khat hidden in seven suitcases. He was released but faces drug possession and trafficking charges under Italian law. The case highlights ongoing issues with Israelis smuggling khat, legal in Israel but banned in Europe.
- 01Israeli man caught with 216 kg of khat at Rome airport in seven suitcases.
- 02Khat is legal in Israel but illegal in Italy and most of Europe, classified as a controlled drug.
- 03The suspect gave inconsistent answers at passport control, triggering a detailed luggage inspection.
- 04He was released after questioning but faces criminal charges in Civitavecchia prosecutor's office.
- 05The seized khat's black market value in Europe may reach tens of thousands of euros.
- 06This case follows several recent incidents of Israelis smuggling khat into Europe.
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