Smuggling

Snakes on a plane: Woman arrested for trying to smuggle snakes through airport

Snake smuggling has been a repeated issue at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Hungary frees 777 Ukrainians, others convicted of human trafficking

"Incarcerating foreign nationals costs Hungarian prisons billions of forints each year," the BvOP press office said in its emailed reply.

By REUTERS
31/05/2023

Israel Police arrest man for illegal trafficking of python snakes

The animals were found held in violation of the law, in conditions deemed to be "ignominious," police said. He was also missing a permit for the possession and trade of pythons.

Israel considers regulating police profiling programs at airport

Law committee chairman Simcha Rothman criticized the police for taking five months to respond to inquiries about the legal details of their profiling system.

US woman hides 1.5 kg of cocaine in 'pregnant' belly

When police began to grow suspicious of the woman's claims, she tried to run and escape, cocaine spilling out her fake rubber stomach.

Shin Bet releases Jordanian MP for weapons smuggling trial at home

Imad Adwan exploited his diplomatic status for smuggling operations 12 times according to interrogation.

Americans caught smuggling over 650 pounds of Fruit Roll-Ups into Israel

Around the country, supermarkets, convenience stores and online retailers have reportedly sold out of Fruit Roll-Ups, driving up the cost of the snack.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
04/05/2023
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