The two residents of Hebron, in their 20s, were detained at the Allenby Bridge crossing after security guards noticed the birds taped to their legs. The birds are classified as protected natural assets. The suspects were handed over for investigation.
Two residents of Hebron in their 20s were arrested Wednesday at the Allenby Bridge crossing on suspicion of attempting to smuggle 60 protected birds into Israel. According to police, the birds were taped to the suspects' legs, concealed under their clothing. Security guards at the border crossing noticed the unusual bulge and alerted police. The suspects were taken to the Jordan Valley police station for questioning. The species of birds was not immediately identified, but they are classified as protected natural assets under Israeli law.
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