The drone was detected crossing the border by troops from the Home Front Command’s 991st Reserve Battalion and was swiftly downed.

The seized drone and narcotics were handed over to the police for further investigation.

In recent months, there has been a surge in smuggling attempts along the Egypt-Israel border, with drones frequently used to transport drugs and weapons. Similar methods have also been employed to smuggle contraband from Israel into Gaza. The IDF continues to combat these threats to maintain security.