It’s strawberry season in israel, and to the dismay of many, prices are high. Some feel that buying strawberries from the PA (Palestinian Authority) will be less expensive and provide a better profit.

Inspectors of the Central Unit for Enforcement in the Ministry of Agriculture apprehended PA strawberries, which lacked the required health and agricultural supervision and approval and are prohibited for sale in Jerusalem.

The suspect, a male in his 20s, had 200 boxes of strawberries, 1,050kg, in his vehicle, when he was apprehended in Jerusalem. The suspect was remanded for questioning and the strawberries he was transporting were taken to be destroyed.

Since the beginning of 2019 until now, Ministry of Agriculture inspectors seized and destroyed 42 tons of fruits and vegetables originating in the PA and may pose a danger to the public.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)