A manager of a James Richardson storage facility in Ashdod is in custody after being documented stealing hundreds of items from the duty-free company.

The suspect manages the storage facilty in the Port of Ashdod store of the company, with authorities reporting he has taken hundreds of items without paying for them. Some of the items taken were allegedly given to other employees of the port. Police believe other items were sold for profit. The Ashkelon Magistrate Court on Wednesday, 20 Teves, extended the suspects remand.

After receiving a complaint, the drug unit of the Israel Customs Authority launched an undercover investigation which led to the arrest. A second person was arrested later on Wednesday as well, a senior port worker with clearance to enter most facilities. Technology was used during the investigation to document the actions of the suspect, usually placing items under his garments. When the suspect’s home was checked, hundreds of items from the duty-free were found.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)