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Drug Trafficking, Israel Police, Customs, Ben-Gurion Airport

This is how an Israeli passenger hid 15 kgs of drugs in his luggage

Clever concealment fails to fool custom officials at Ben Gurion Airport.

Gila Isaacson
Gila Isaacson
JUL 8, 2024 10:32
1 min read
Crystal Meth and Ketamine hidden in bath salts background
Crystal Meth and Ketamine hidden in bath salts
Crystal Meth and Ketamine hidden in bath salts (Photo: Spokesperson for Israel's Tax Authority)

Last Thursday, a passenger coming back to Israel from France was caught by customs officers at Ben Gurion Airport. When his luggage went through the x-ray machine, inspectors discovered 15 kg of crystal meth and ketamine hidden inside coffee bean bags and bath salts.

Investigators from the airport’s drug unit quickly arrived, detained the passenger for a thorough check, and handed him over to the police for further investigation. The passenger, who comes from Beer Sheva, is expected to face serious charges for drug trafficking.

* i24 News contributed to this report.

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