A Jordanian MP was arrested at the Allenby Crossing between Jordan and Israel by Israel Police, according to a news report on the Jordanian channel Al-Mamlaka, citing the Jordanian Foreign Ministry. By press time, the report had not been confirmed by Israeli officials.
According to the report, police arrested the man on suspicion of trying to smuggle gold and weapons. The customs officers, who are not supposed to inspect members of parliament, reportedly received intelligence information regarding the minister, who the Jordanian Ministry identified as MP Imad Adwan, and carried out an inspection as a result.
During the inspection, they reportedly uncovered evidence of an attempt to smuggle 100 kg. of gold, 12 long weapons, 12 ZIG pistols and 167 Glock pistols into Israel.
Jordanian MP Khalil Atieh called on the Israeli authorities to release him “immediately,” according to Maariv.
The validity of the report has yet to be confirmed or denied by Israeli officials.
This is a developing story.