Israeli security forces at the Lachish crossing foiled an attempt to smuggle thousands of cigarettes into Gaza hidden inside hundreds of pineapples, according to the Defense Ministry's crossing authority. The truck, carrying a shipment purchased by an Israeli company approved for humanitarian aid, was confiscated. COGAT head Maj. Gen. Yoram Lavi ordered the immediate suspension of the company's permit to bring aid into Gaza.
Israeli security forces at the Lachish crossing foiled an attempt to smuggle thousands of cigarettes into Gaza hidden inside hundreds of pineapples, according to the Defense Ministry's crossing authority. The truck, carrying a shipment purchased by an Israeli company approved for humanitarian aid, was confiscated. COGAT head Maj. Gen. Yoram Lavi ordered the immediate suspension of the company's permit to bring aid into Gaza. The Zioneer has previously reported on other smuggling attempts, including cigarettes hidden in Pringles cans and a large seizure at Ashdod port.
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