UAV event in Israel on Sat 3rd January 2026

3rd January 2026

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Israel: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted a drone carrying drugs that entered from the west. Forces in the Paran Brigade pursued and apprehended a suspect, seizing both the drone and a vehicle used in the smuggling attempt.

There has been an increase in drone-assisted smuggling at the western border, with nearly 900 attempts involving drugs, cigarettes, and firearms from Egypt.

Smuggling networks use advanced agricultural-grade UAVs capable of carrying substantial loads and employ electronic warfare systems to evade detection.

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