Police Seize 5,390 Suspected Smuggled Cigarette Packs Near Rantis

Police arrested a Petah Tikva resident in his 30s after a short pursuit near the Rantis crossing, where officers had signaled him to stop for inspection. Police said he drove recklessly after realizing they intended to search his vehicle. Officers found 5,390 cigarette packs suspected of being smuggled from Palestinian Authority territory, along with a knife. The suspect was taken for questioning; the first report did not identify him or specify the precise time of the incident, the cigarette brands, their declared value or any additional suspects.