Ashdod Customs Inspectors Foil Smuggling of Thousands of Items of Military
Clothing and Gear
(Communicated by the Israel Tax Authority Spokesperson)

In the framework of their inspections of cargo destined for the Gaza Strip,
Ashdod port customs personnel discovered the largest ever consignment –
including thousands of items – of military clothing including vests for
holding military equipment. Also seized were thousands of pairs of special
military boots and winter jackets in camouflage colors. The Gazan importer
of the consignment, which originated in China, was due to receive it via the
Kerem Shalom crossing. All items were handed over to the security
establishment.

Ashdod port customs inspectors are doing their utmost to thwart the efforts
of Hamas and other Gaza-based terrorist organizations to arm and equip
themselves. To this end, thousands of items for military use were seized in
the past year.