Reservist Arrested in Gaza on Suspicion of Smuggling Drugs in Military Vehicle

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A reservist in his 30s, a resident of Tel Sheva, was arrested in a joint operation by police, the Shin Bet and the IDF on suspicion of attempting to smuggle some 10 kg of material suspected to be captagon into the Gaza Strip. According to Israel Hayom, the material was found in a bag in his possession while he was in an IDF patrol vehicle inside the Strip.

According to Arutz Sheva, the soldier was located in an IDF patrol vehicle holding a bag containing the suspected material, as part of an operation to thwart drug smuggling. According to Walla, a court extended his arrest by three days, and he denies the suspicions. According to Arutz Sheva, police requested to extend his arrest until tomorrow.