An internal scandal at Israel Customs deepens: smuggled cigarettes valued at tens of millions of shekels have disappeared while in state custody. The case, first reported by The Zioneer, is investigating whether negligence or collusion enabled the disappearance.
An internal scandal at Israel Customs is deepening after smuggled cigarettes worth tens of millions of shekels vanished while in state custody. The case was initially revealed by The Zioneer earlier on Monday. According to sources familiar with the inquiry, investigators are looking into whether negligence or deliberate collusion within the customs authority allowed the shipment to be removed. The cigarettes had been seized in a large-scale smuggling operation and were held for evidence. Customs officials have not yet commented publicly. The Zioneer continues to track developments in this investigation.
2 developments
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- DevelopingFour suspects arrested for smuggling cigarettes worth NIS 20 million at Ashdod port
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