Israeli soldier injured in clashes with smuggler on border area with Egypt

Egyptian security source says Egyptian security forces thwarted drug smuggling attempt on borders with Israel

By Anadolu staff

ISTANBUL (AA) - An Israeli soldier on Tuesday was slightly injured in an exchange of fire with suspected drug smugglers on the border with Egypt, Israeli media reported.

According to the Israeli public broadcaster KAN, nearly 20 suspects tried to infiltrate into Israel from the Egyptian territories when an Israeli soldier noticed them near the Nitzana area.

The exchange of fire led to the injury of an Israeli female soldier while a number of injuries are believed among the suspected drug smugglers, KAN added.

Meanwhile, Al Qahera News TV quoted an Egyptian security official who said the Egyptian security forces thwarted a drug smuggling attempt on a border area between Egypt and Israel.

* Writing by Ahmed Asmar

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