Fourteen Israelis were arrested around the world for being members of an illegal drug ring. The Israelis, who were arrested in Holland, Brazil, Peru, New Zealand and Austria, are believed to be have smuggled Ecstasy tablets from Holland to other countries, primarily in the Far East.
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