Hamas Smuggling Cash Openly
Charles Johnson
Wed Jun 14, 2006 at 5:03 pm PDT • Views: 229
The $20 million smuggled into Gaza by Hamas thug Mahmoud Zahar apparently came from Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, China, Pakistan, Iran and Egypt: Palestinian FM brings in $20M in luggage.
Foreign Minister Mahmoud Zahar, a Hamas member, returned to Gaza after visiting Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, China, Pakistan, Iran and Egypt. Palestinian security officials said Zahar was carrying $20 million, which was turned over to the Palestinian treasury. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media.
A security official at the crossing said Zahar had six pieces of luggage. Health Minister Bassem Naim, who crossed with Zahar, said the cash was in dollars and was stuffed into five of the suitcases. He said it would probably be used to pay salaries.
Uh huh. Salaries.
But there’s no problem with Zahar smuggling this cash, because after all he’s a VIP.
Last month, a Hamas official was caught smuggling $800,000 into Gaza. The money was seized but later transferred to the government.
But since Zahar is a VIP, there were no restrictions on his bringing in the cash, the security officials said.
Frank says: