Polish tax and customs authorities said two ultra-Orthodox Israeli women arrested for smuggling 100 kg of khat in four suitcases face prison sentences ranging from 3 to 20 years, according to reports.
Polish authorities have stated that two ultra-Orthodox Israeli women, arrested after 100 kg of khat were found in their luggage, face prison terms of 3 to 20 years. The women allegedly smuggled the stimulant in four suitcases, according to Polish customs officials. This follows a Polish court's decision on Thursday to extend their detention by three months, as The Zioneer reported earlier. An earlier unconfirmed report had placed the amount at 50 kg. The exact legal charges and a timeline for trial remain unclear.
3 developments
- StrongSecond report: Two Israeli women arrested in Poland on drug-smuggling suspicion
- DevelopingTwo Israeli women caught with 100 kg of khat at Ben Gurion Airport
- DevelopingPolice foil smuggling of 6 kg of drugs from Israel to Jordan
- DevelopingCigarette smuggling to Gaza foiled; stash hidden in Pringles cans
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