The IDF revealed that since the beginning of 2026, security forces have thwarted the smuggling of approximately 100 kilograms of cocaine, 700 kilograms of hashish, and over 230 drones. The military also reported seizing 109 weapons and arresting 40 suspects. Despite the successes, the defense establishment said the border is not hermetic and smuggling attempts continue almost daily.
The figures released by the IDF provide a comprehensive view of the smuggling war in the south since the beginning of the year. The military reported that its forces intercepted approximately 100 kilograms of cocaine, 700 kilograms of hashish, and over 230 drones. Additionally, 109 weapons were seized and 40 suspects were arrested. The defense establishment noted that despite these successes, the border is not fully sealed, and smuggling attempts persist almost daily.
This update follows a series of interdictions this year. As The Zioneer reported on August 3, forces thwarted a smuggling cell that was operating a drone along the Egypt border. In July, a joint operation led to the seizure of 70 kilograms of hashish near Rahat. The new data underscores the scale of the challenge and the continuous operations by Israeli forces to secure the southern border.
- DevelopingPolice seize drone, operation equipment and ~16 kg of cocaine, hashish and cannabis
- StrongPolice release drone footage of July 17 drug bust: 70 kg of hashish seized from Rahat cell
- DevelopingUS interagency task force seizes over 300 tons of cocaine, arrests 518
- DevelopingIsraeli forces thwart smuggling cell using drone along Egypt border
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