Accused Israeli Smuggler Pleads Not Guilty: Was in Lawful Possession of Diamonds
April 01, 12(IDEX Online News) – Shmuel Klein, the Israeli pilot accused of smuggling diamonds out of
Klein was caught last month with nearly 8,500 carats of rough diamonds worth a reported $2.5 million. He allegedly tried to smuggle the diamonds to
Klein told the
Civil Aviation Authority security officer Wendy Gomo testified that Klein was shaky during the passenger screening, prompting her to request a further search of his luggage.
When the diamonds were discovered, Klein stated they were objects used in a plane, she added.