Smuggling
Georgia arrests man for selling radioactive uranium-238 to foreign national for $700,000
Footage showed agents testing two small containers in the trunk of the vehicle with a handheld radiation detector. One of them appeared to contain a light-colored powder.
Syria, Hezbollah hold secret security talks in Turkey, reportedly to ease border tensions
Gov't warns against bringing Four Species into Israel without authorization ahead of Sukkot
US military uses laser to shoot down 3 Mexican cartel drones near border, officials say
Hamas seeks to exploit Hajj pilgrimage to smuggle funds into Gaza - report
In Egypt, the sources explained, the smuggled finances will be laundered or “redirected” using various methods before being transferred to Gaza.
Palestinian man sentenced to 30 months for trying to sell lion cub
The man will also pay an NIS 5,000 fine in addition to his prison term.
Israeli arrested in Netherlands on suspicion of drug trafficking, being in int'l smuggling ring
Police noted that the investigation is still ongoing, and additional suspects are expected to be arrested in Israel and other European countries.
US returns two rare, ancient coins to Israel following joint antiquities theft investigation
One of the coins, depicting the Temple's seven-branched menorah, was minted in Hasmonean-ruled Jerusalem, while the other, the second of its kind ever found, was minted in ancient Ashkelon.
IDF indicts two soldiers for smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammo, tax offenses linked with Gaza
The IDF charged two Sergeant First Class-ranked suspects with smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammunition, and committing tax offenses, including money laundering, in connection with Gaza.
Drone gun-running ring from Jordan to West Bank busted, five suspects indicted
Shin Bet, IDF, and police uncover cross-border smuggling network using drones; dozens of weapons trafficked into Israel
Jordan is enforcing a red line in Syria via airstrikes - analysis
The Kingdom of Jordan has carried out airstrikes in Syria targeting drug smugglers near Sweida.
Jordan strikes Sweida, claims it carried out ‘deterrent operation’ against drugs, arms trafficking
The series of airstrikes targeted at least five locations, including warehouses in the Syrian town of Arman, sources told a reporter for Agence France-Presse.
Turkish authorities reportedly seize gold Hebrew manuscript inscribed on python skin
Per Turkey Today, a foreign national, identified only as A.E., suspected of attempting to sell the manuscript on the black market, was detained by local units of Turkey’s Gendarmerie General Command.
IDF major charged with aiding enemy, taking bribe in alleged Gaza smuggling scheme
The officer, whose identifying details are barred from publication, was charged with aiding the enemy, taking a bribe, aggravated smuggling, attempted aggravated smuggling, fraud, and breach of trust.
