Over the past few days, the IDF Central Command has been conducting summary meetings regarding security operations against the transfer of dangerous substances into the Judea and Samaria region. The meetings included representatives of the Civil Administration, the Judea and Samaria Police Department, the Crossings Administration and the Customs Administration.
 
Throughout the recent period, security forces have thwarted 14 attempts to transfer dangerous substances and resources that can serve dual purposes, yet are often utilized for producing and manufacturing weaponry and explosive substances. Six containers of merchandise and five trucks of dangerous substances were caught in total. In addition, security forces intercepted 1,686 attempts to transfer prohibited substances and nine police investigations were opened on the matter.
 
Israeli security forces will continue to operate in order to prevent the transfer of prohibited substances into Judea, Samaria and the Gaza Strip. These substances are the raw materials used for the production of explosives that are used for attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers. Without these substances, it is more difficult to execute terrorist attacks.