Israeli police and security forces foiled the attempted smuggling of weapons and drugs at the Lebanese border overnight Friday, a military statement said.
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According to available details, a military observation unit spotted the suspects transferring bags from Lebanon to Israeli territory near the border-adjacent community of Metula.
IDF and Border Police troops were scrambled to the area and found several firearms and over 20 bags containing roughly 9 kilograms (20 pounds) of drugs with an estimated street value of $94,000.
The military and police are investigating whether the foiled smuggling attempt was carried out with the help of the Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah.
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