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The Nobleman: How an ex-criminal turned undercover agent exposed Israel’s gun and drug networks
He grew up in the criminal underworld, survived an assassination attempt, lost a relative in a gang war, and then crossed the line to work as an undercover agent; his yearlong mission led to 40 indictments and major seizures, but living under constant danger
Guy Assif | 09.28.25
הסמים שנתפסו אצל הגננת
Israeli kindergarten teacher arrested in cocaine bust
Police say teacher and another suspect caught with nearly half a kilogram of substance believed to be cocaine and large sums of cash during sting operation
Liran Tamari | 09.02.25
ראיין וודינג ספורטאי אולימפי סוחר סמים
The shocking story of the Olympic star who became a Hezbollah-linked crime boss
Ryan Wedding, once a Canadian Olympic snowboarder, became a top drug lord tied to the Sinaloa Cartel and Hezbollah; now among the FBI’s 10 most-wanted criminals, he’s accused of drug trafficking, money laundering and murder; $10M reward offered for his capture
Raanan Ben-Zur | 03.16.25
מדבקת פנטניל
Exploiting the system: The dark trade of opioid painkillers in Israel
Opioids sold legally for next to nothing trafficked at high prices on Israel’s black market, exploiting Health Ministry and HMO loopholes; even truck drivers operate clinics, while doctors—often under threat—issue prescriptions that fuel growing and deadly trade
Haim Rivlin, Shomrim | 03.01.25
אילוסטרציה
Despite war, drones fuel ongoing drug trade between Israel and Gaza
Security forces report foiled drug-smuggling attempt across Gaza border via UAVs ready to ferry drugs; troops arrest Israeli suspect
Ynetnews | 01.04.25
Terrorism runs unchecked in Latin America, and the United States suffers
Opinion: As attention focuses on Middle East, Latin America faces rising Hezbollah-linked threats; funded by Iran and drug trafficking, Hezbollah's influence grows, but US counterterrorism efforts remain limited
Jennifer Teale | 12.07.24
ישמאעל אל מאיו זמבדה מנהיג קרטל הסמים סינלואה נעצר ב טקסס ארה"ב
US arrests Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' and El Chapo's son in Texas
Zambada and Guzman Lopez face multiple charges in the U.S. 'for heading the Cartel's criminal operations, including its deadly fentanyl manufacturing and trafficking networks,' U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement.
Reuters | 07.26.24
איסמעיל הנייה
Fruits of power: While most of Gaza live hand to mouth, Hamas makes 6-figure incomes
Utilizing crypto, narcotics smuggling and real estate, Hamas has been diligent in securing the requisite funds to fortify the enclave while planning to attack Israel, paying lip service to the Gazan civilian's plight to neutralize international scrutiny
Tzippy Shmilovitz | 10.29.23
נשיא סוריה בשאר אסד כטב"ם עם סמים ש חדר ל ירדן
Not exactly manna from heaven: Jordan struggles to curtail aerial narcotic drops
In the last month, Jordanian military successfully intercepts 3 drones from Syria; Region known as a hotspot where Iranian-backed militias are involved in drug and weapons smuggling worth billions of dollars
ynet correspondents | 08.29.23
דני אווקה בשדה התעופה באיסטנבול לפני החזרה לארץ, לאחר שנדון 10 שנות מאסר בגין הברחת צמח גת
Turkey grants khat trafficker early release following diplomatic push from Israel
Danny Awaka sentenced to 10 years in Turkish prison after criminals lured him to transport the plant from Israel to Europe, released thanks to intervention of President Herzog, Foreign Minister Cohen
Itamar Eichner | 08.20.23
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