Some of the smuggling attempts were thwarted by security forces. The investigation also revealed that the defendants purchased, possessed, and traded dozens of weapons and combat equipment as part of their involvement in the smuggling infrastructure. Following their investigation, indictments were filed.
Breaking Update
Infrastructure of a network smuggling weapons and drugs from the Egyptian and Jordanian borders was exposed – six Israeli citizens were arrested. Over the past few months, six Israeli citizens, residents of the Negev, were arrested.
Israel Police dismantle weapon and drug smuggling network from Egyptian & Jordanian borders, arresting six Israeli citizens involved in purchasing and trading.