Smuggling

Why would Hezbollah admit its explosives were smuggled into Lebanon? - analysis

“The vehicle and its cargo belong to the resistance,” Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah said. He noted that his organization also called for the immediate release of those arrested in the seizure.

Hezbollah commemorates second anniversary of Nasrallah's killing in Beirut's southern suburbs Sunday, 27th September 2026
Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a ceremony marking the return to the former settlement of Ganim in the northern West Bank, which was evacuated in 2005 as part of Israel’s Disengagement Plan, August 13, 2026.

Katz moves to ban fiber-optic, SIM-operated drones from Israeli airspace amid growing threats

 A drone is seen during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on October 4, 2023; Illustration.

IDF establishing new corps for countering low-altitude drones amid growing UAV threat

Unusual seizure at Ben-Gurion Airport: A doctor from central Israel tried to bring in 300 seedlings from Thailand without a permit from the Agriculture Ministry.

Doctor caught yellow-handed at Ben-Gurion attempting to smuggle 300 banana saplings from Thailand


Jordan is enforcing a red line in Syria via airstrikes - analysis

The Kingdom of Jordan has carried out airstrikes in Syria targeting drug smugglers near Sweida.

A view of a Royal Jordanian Air Force aircraft before the airdrop operation of aid over Gaza on August 14, 2025.

Jordan strikes Sweida, claims it carried out ‘deterrent operation’ against drugs, arms trafficking

The series of airstrikes targeted at least five locations, including warehouses in the Syrian town of Arman, sources told a reporter for Agence France-Presse.

Soldier from the Jordanian Armed Forces standing next to a helicopter, May 3, 2026.

Turkish authorities reportedly seize gold Hebrew manuscript inscribed on python skin

Per Turkey Today, a foreign national, identified only as A.E., suspected of attempting to sell the manuscript on the black market, was detained by local units of Turkey’s Gendarmerie General Command.

The Hebrew manuscript inscribed in gold on python skin, displayed alongside its copper casing, at the Gaziantep Provincial Gendarmerie Command, April 24, 2026.

IDF major charged with aiding enemy, taking bribe in alleged Gaza smuggling scheme

The officer, whose identifying details are barred from publication, was charged with aiding the enemy, taking a bribe, aggravated smuggling, attempted aggravated smuggling, fraud, and breach of trust.

 A truck carrying humanitarian aid bound for the Gaza Strip drives at the inspection area at the Kerem Shalom crossing, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in southern Israel, March 14, 2024.

Three southern residents charged with drone-smuggling hashish to Jordan, bringing guns into Israel

According to one indictment, Ali and Wahel allegedly used off-road vehicles and drones to carry out six hashish-smuggling runs in December 2025, each involving roughly eight to nine kilos of hashish.

IDF, Israel Police seize 12 pistols after intercepting a drone attempting to smuggle the guns over the Jordan border, February 8, 2026.

Iranian citizen extradited to US under Iran-China smuggling indictment

Reza Dindar, a 44-year-old Iranian, faces a nine-count indictment in Seattle for attempting to evade US trade sanctions on Iran by using third countries like China for illegal exports.

Authorities extradite Iranian citizen Reza Dindar, published April 20, 2026.

WATCH: US intercepts 'stateless sanctioned' vessel in Indo-Pacific area, enforcing Iran sanctions

The Pentagon confirmed a US military boarding of the stateless M/T Tifani, a vessel tied to Iranian smuggling activity, as part of global maritime enforcement efforts to disrupt illicit networks.

US INDOPACOM forces board the Iran-linked M/F Tifani, published April 21, 2026.

IDF officer charged with aiding the enemy in Kerem Shalom smuggling case

An IDF lieutenant has been charged with smuggling goods into Gaza, using his military role to facilitate the operation in exchange for a bribe.

A truck loaded with humanitarian aid waits to cross from the Egyptian side of Rafah en rounte to the Kerem Shalom crossing into the Gaza Strip on October 20, 2025.

State indicts Kafr Kassem man over alleged role in Gaza smuggling scheme

According to the prosecution, Badir was a central figure in transactions that allegedly moved prohibited goods into Gaza between August and December 2025 for major financial gain.

 View of the Beer Sheva District Court Hall in southern Israel on December 1, 2019.

Knife attack foiled: IDF kills terrorist in Hebron hills while seizing millions in border drugs

The IDF said soldiers have been dispatched and are conducting additional scans in the area, with no casualties reported following the incident.

IDF soldiers operating in the West Bank, April 12, 2026.