Smuggling
Palestinians allegedly smuggle ATVs into Gaza as IDF says it will examine border security
After Palestinians showcased new ATVs in Deir al-Balah, the IDF opened an investigation into how the vehicles allegedly entered the Gaza Strip.
Israeli security forces bust alleged border smuggling ring, seize drone and arrest two
Authorities seize thousands of stolen artifacts in raid on antiquities smuggler's home in West Bank
Iran to receive hundreds of Chinese shoulder-launched missiles systems in weeks
Iranian citizen extradited to US under Iran-China smuggling indictment
Reza Dindar, a 44-year-old Iranian, faces a nine-count indictment in Seattle for attempting to evade US trade sanctions on Iran by using third countries like China for illegal exports.
WATCH: US intercepts 'stateless sanctioned' vessel in Indo-Pacific area, enforcing Iran sanctions
The Pentagon confirmed a US military boarding of the stateless M/T Tifani, a vessel tied to Iranian smuggling activity, as part of global maritime enforcement efforts to disrupt illicit networks.
IDF officer charged with aiding the enemy in Kerem Shalom smuggling case
An IDF lieutenant has been charged with smuggling goods into Gaza, using his military role to facilitate the operation in exchange for a bribe.
State indicts Kafr Kassem man over alleged role in Gaza smuggling scheme
According to the prosecution, Badir was a central figure in transactions that allegedly moved prohibited goods into Gaza between August and December 2025 for major financial gain.
Knife attack foiled: IDF kills terrorist in Hebron hills while seizing millions in border drugs
The IDF said soldiers have been dispatched and are conducting additional scans in the area, with no casualties reported following the incident.
Syrian authorities intercept large shipment of 6,000 explosive detonators heading to Lebanon
The detonators could have been used in IEDs and were likely destined for Hezbollah.
Syrian authorities discover Hezbollah arms smuggling tunnel, warehouses near Lebanon border
Syrian authorities discover a Hezbollah tunnel linking Syria and Lebanon used for smuggling weapons, along with a large shipment of IED components destined for Lebanon.
Rahat resident indicted for smuggling goods into Gaza Strip, aiding enemy during wartime
The indictment, which was filed by attorneys at the Southern District Attorney's Office, indicated that 34-year-old Nasser Mustafa smuggled products in coordination with an IDF reserve officer.
Two IDF officers, civilian face indictment in alleged Gaza aid-truck smuggling scheme
Two IDF officers and a civilian face indictments for smuggling contraband into Gaza using humanitarian aid trucks, part of a growing wartime smuggling investigation.
Syrian-Lebanese border closed after IDF issues evacuation notice - report
The IDF announcement stated that the intended airstrikes were due to Hezbollah's use of the crossing "for military purposes and for smuggling means of combat."
