The Israeli defense ministry said on Wednesday that security personnel have thwarted an attempt to smuggle ten small drones into the Gaza Strip, the Arab News Agency (ANA) reported.
In a statement, the Ministry said its “security personnel thwarted an attempt to smuggle 10 reconnaissance drones into the Gaza Strip at the Erez Crossing.”
It added that the "drones are suspected to have been intended for reconnaissance purposes by terrorist groups operating within the Gaza Strip.”
According to the statement, the drones were perfectly hidden inside a suitcase and put on a vehicle bound to the Gaza Strip.
It added that the drones were intended to reach Palestinian organizations for the purpose of gathering information.
