3 UN employees detained for smuggling liquid cocaine into Israel from Jordan
Three United Nations employees were detained by Israeli police for allegedly attempting to smuggle liquid cocaine into Israel from Jordan. The drug was hidden inside kits for preparing perfume. Customs officers became suspicious of the kits and a police dog reacted to the liquids inside. The suspects are in custody and the Israel Police Northern District is investigating the case. The United Nations employs thousands of personnel in Israel, and previous cases have involved criminal or inappropriate behavior by UN employees.