A Jerusalem resident returning home on a flight from Italy was arrested at Ben-Gurion International Airport trying to smuggle diamonds. One package was wrapped in toilet paper, placed in his coat and a second in his handbag, wrapped in tape.
The 43-year-old man entered via the Green Line but customs inspectors were suspicious. They stopped him for inspection and found he was carrying 13 diamonds valued at $75,000 in addition to 19,000 and $3,700. He told police he is a diamond merchant in Italy. He is not registered as a diamond dealer in Israel and was informed only registered diamond merchants are permitted to bring diamonds into Israel.
(YWN Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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‘the gold standard’, what becomes of diamond/gold value when atomic technology can produce tons per day from soil? Does it become completely worthless overnight?
I think my cash has already become worthless… for other reasons.