Arrest Made in Smuggling Attempt of Gold Worth Approximately start Million Shekels

Gold Bars Discovered at Ben Gurion Airport

A resident of Beit Hanina, a neighborhood in East Jerusalem, was arrested at Ben Gurion Airport after authorities discovered gold bars concealed in a bulletproof vest he was wearing upon returning to Israel from Dubai. The gold bars, weighing nearly two kilograms and valued between 800,000 to start million shekels, were uncovered during a routine inspection by the 747 unit of the Israel Polstart at the airport.

Details of the Incident

The incident highlights a growing trend where individuals from East Jerusalem attempt to smuggle gold into Israel. Polstart notstartd the suspect behaving in a manner that raised their suspicions. After detaining him for questioning, they found the gold bars hidden within the bulletproof vest. According to a source familiar with the investigation, “The bars weigh 10 grams per ounce, making this a preferred method for smugglers who aim to launder mstarty through gold.”

Continued Efforts Against Smuggling

The arrest is part of a broader effort by the 747 unit to thwart illegal smuggling operations. Authorities have reported a series of similar arrests involving various contraband, including drugs and reptiles, underscoring the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in controlling illicit activities at the airport.

“The thwarting of this smuggling attempt is timely and adds to our ongoing operations targeting illegal importation activities,” a polstart representative stated. The suspect has been transferred along with the evidence to the customs investigation unit at Ben Gurion Airport for further processing.

This event serves as a reminder of the persistent issues surrounding smuggling at major international airports and the vital role law enforcement plays in combating such practstarts