Dozens of Israeli soldiers serving in southern Lebanon are reportedly smuggling drugs into Israel. As much as three tons of heroin are smuggled into Israel across the Lebanese border each year, with soldiers making up to $10,000 for each 2 pounds they smuggle into the Jewish state, the Israeli daily Ha’aretz reported.
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