(Communicated by the Ministry of Defense)

Defense Ministry Crossings Authority security inspectors at Kerem Shalom crossing, this week, in coordination with the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, thwarted the smuggling – into the Gaza Strip – of IDF uniforms, inside a truck. The driver and truck were stopped after arousing suspicion; a subsequent search of the truck uncovered IDF uniforms (dress uniforms and fatigues), jackets, hats, bags and belts. The truck and the items were confiscated and delivered for further investigation by the security forces.

Also this week, inspectors also seized a quantity of mercury that was part of a consignment of medical equipment due to be sent to the Gaza Strip but which was not coordinated with security officials. Mercury is a dual-use material that could be used for terrorist activity; the mercury was confiscated and delivered for further investigation by the security forces.