Israel police have reportedly arrested a Jordanian member of parliament at the Allenby crossing on suspicion of trying to smuggle gold and weapons, the Jordanian “Al-Mamlaka” channel reported on Sunday, citing the Jordanian Foreign Ministry.
The customs officers, who are not supposed to inspect the member of parliament, reportedly received intelligence information regarding the minister, who the Jordanian Ministry identified as MP Imad Adwan and carried out an inspection as a result.
During the inspection, they reportedly uncovered evidence of an attempt to smuggle 100 kg of gold, 12 long weapons, 12 ZIG pistols and 167 Glock pistols into Israel.
Jordanian MP Khalil Atieh called on the Israeli authorities to release him “immediately,” Maariv has reported.
Vehicles drive towards the Allenby Bridge Crossing July 9, 2009 (credit: AMMAR AWAD/REUTERS)The validity of the report has yet to be confirmed or denied by Israeli officials.
This is a developing story.
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