Court lifts gag order on investigation into large-scale Gaza smuggling ring |
Police revealed Monday that they are investigating a large-scale smuggling network responsible for trafficking goods into Gaza, after the Ashkelon Magistrate’s Court partially lifted a gag order.
Judges pulled back the curtain on the probe’s existence following a closed-door hearing in the courtroom that morning.
“At the present time, an affair involving many individuals is being investigated regarding the smuggling of goods from Israel into Gaza,” police said in a statement after the hearing.
The court barred the publication of any further details, including anything that could identify the suspects. The gag order is in place until February 10.
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