Israeli authorities arrest Egyptian importer smuggling 1.5 tons of tobacco as humanitarian aid. Tax Authority investigates potential NIS 600,000 tax loss.
Jerusalem, 7 August, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Tax Authority is investigating Hasan Amru, an Egyptian importer, on suspicion of smuggling 1.5 tons of tobacco disguised as tomato paste into Ashdod Port and declared as humanitarian aid.
Items declared as humanitarian aid qualify for customs exemptions, but tobacco is not eligible for that designation. Authorities estimate a potential tax loss of roughly NIS 600,000 (over $175,000).
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