Smuggling

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."

Members of the Syrian military police gather outside al-Aqtan prison, where some Islamic State detainees are held, in Raqqa, Syria January 22, 2026.
DEFENSE MINISTER Marhaf Abu Qasra inspects an armored brigade in the Syrian Army, March 31.

Cross-border tunnels spotlight Syria-Lebanon smuggling, security tensions

Soldiers from the IDF's 7th Armored Brigade operating in the Gaza Strip, January 14, 2026; illustrative.

WATCH: IDF continues counterterrorism ops. in Gaza Strip, including destroying terror tunnels

Coins seized by Border Police from vehicle of Palestinian doctor after attempted smuggling into Israel, March 23, 2026.

Palestinian doctor arrested for smuggling Second Temple-period coins from West Bank to Jerusalem


Greece dismantles gang trafficking drugs from Europe to Israel on yachts

The suspects, mainly from Israel and Ukraine, were arrested on Monday in central Greece and appeared before a prosecutor on Wednesday.

 A view of a yacht (R) whose crew members allegedly caused a forest fire with fireworks launched from the vessel on the island of Hydra, in a marina in southern Athens suburb, Greece June 23, 2024.

These women are the first IDF tank crew preventing drug smuggling along Egyptian border

Meet the 10 women making history operation Israel's first female tank crew along the Egyptian border, preventing drug smuggling.

IDF female combat soldiers.

Jordanian police say they discover explosives stored in residential apartment

Most of the clandestine flow of arms into the country has been bound for the neighboring West Bank, Jordanian officials say.

 Jordanian army members stand guard outside a hotel that was transformed into a quarantine station amid concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Amman, Jordan, March 17, 2020.

Israeli arrested for smuggling, trafficking protected and endangered animals

Border Police and Nature and Parks Authority inspectors arrested a suspect in smuggling and trafficking endangered aquatic species.

 Softshell Chinese turtle and other endangered species seen in a photo taken June 18, 2024

IDF strikes deepest point in Lebanon so far targeting Hezbollah terror infrastructure

IAF struck Hezbollah terror infrastructure in Hermel in Lebanon, the deepest Israel has ventured in the conflict so far.

  A Hezbollah fighter stands in front of anti-tank artillery at Juroud Arsal, the Syria-Lebanon border, July 29, 2017.

Comptroller: Ineffective enforcement allows for agricultural smuggling between Israel, PA

The problems, which include misconduct as well as improper infrastructure and staffing problems have led to a situation in which it is difficult to prevent smuggling,

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Iranian oil smuggling into Pakistan exposes official terrorist-ties

Approximately 90,000 liters of Iranian oil are being smuggled daily into Pakistan. This rampant smuggling has led to a staggering loss of at least $816 million for the national treasury.

An Iranian man passes by the oil equipment during the International Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Exhibition in Tehran, Iran, May 17, 2023.

Israel Police catch Ramle man with Purim baskets filled with weed

Israel Police have seen a fair share of creative drug moving and smuggling in the past. Whether it was carpets, Kinder Eggs, or pickles, they have amassed vast experience with the phenomenon.

Israel Police catches man using Purim basket (mishloah manot) to deliver marijuana

Iran using European ports to smuggle arms to Hezbollah - report

This arms laundering was done due to Israeli military pressure on Iranian assets in Syria and Lebanon.

 An Iranian military ship takes part in an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, in this picture obtained on December 31, 2022.

Israeli father and son arrested in Mexico for smuggling 20kg of Cocaine

In the check conducted by the local police in their luggage, the cocaine was found wrapped in different packaging in an attempt to prevent the drugs from being discovered. 

A line of cocaine is seen being snorted through a rolled up dollar.