Dozens of Israelis being arrested, some jailed in Europe for smuggling khat drug

https://www.timesofisrael.com/dozens-of-israelis-being-arrested-some-jailed-in-europe-for-smuggling-khat-drug/

 

Israeli organized crime groups are paying travelers to smuggle khat leaves to European countries, leading to dozens of Israelis being arrested, and some jailed, abroad.

While khat is illegal in most European countries, there are no restrictions on its sale or distribution in Israel and it is frequently used by the country’s Yemenite and Ethiopian communities.

The situation creates a lucrative opportunity for criminals, Channel 12 news reported Sunday.