Drug bust news in israel
Here are some recent drug bust news in Israel:
- Record-Breaking Drug Haul: In January 2023, Israeli authorities seized a record-breaking 1.2 tons of drugs, including cocaine, heroin, and hashish, in a joint operation with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The drugs were hidden in a shipment of coffee beans and were valued at over $100 million. (Source: Haaretz)
- Major Drug Trafficking Ring Dismantled: In December 2022, Israeli police arrested 17 suspects and seized over 1,000 kilograms of drugs, including cocaine, heroin, and marijuana, in a major operation targeting a drug trafficking ring. The ring was believed to have been operating for several years and was responsible for smuggling drugs into Israel from countries such as Turkey and Egypt. (Source: Ynet News)
- Drug Smuggling Ring Busted at Ben Gurion Airport: In November 2022, Israeli authorities arrested 10 suspects and seized over 100 kilograms of drugs, including cocaine and heroin, at Ben Gurion Airport. The suspects were believed to have been smuggling drugs into Israel from South America and were arrested after a tip-off from a passenger who had discovered a suspicious package in their luggage. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
- Police Seize 500 Kilograms of Hashish: In October 2022, Israeli police seized 500 kilograms of hashish in a raid on a warehouse in the city of Ashdod. The drugs were believed to have been smuggled into Israel from Egypt and were valued at over $10 million. (Source: Israel Hayom)
- Drug Trafficker Arrested with 100 Kilograms of Cocaine: In September 2022, Israeli authorities arrested a drug trafficker who was found with 100 kilograms of cocaine in a shipment of fruit at the port of Haifa. The drugs were believed to have been smuggled into Israel from South America and were valued at over $20 million. (Source: Haaretz)
These are just a few examples of recent drug busts in Israel. The country has been working to combat drug trafficking and drug use, and has implemented a number of measures to prevent the smuggling of drugs into the country.