Police arrested dozens of suspects, including senior officials, in a major corruption operation at Ashdod Port
In longest undercover operation in Israeli police history, agent codenamed ‘Jack Sparrow’ reveals millions of dollars in illegal activities, including smuggling luxury goods, counterfeit items and even weapons concealed in creative ways; chief distances port from scandal involving customs workers
The arrests, part of a years-long covert investigation, followed allegations of bribery, tax evasion and large-scale smuggling.
The covert investigation was spearheaded by an undercover agent codenamed "Jack Sparrow," named after the fictional pirate from Pirates of the Caribbean. For 4.5 years, "Sparrow" operated within the port, marking the longest undercover operation in Israeli police history.