Israeli troops patrolling a mountainous area of the border with Egypt seized five sacks containing a total of 81 kilograms of marijuana, Israel Radio reported Sunday.

The sacks were found in the area of Mount Harif, about midway between the northernmost border at the edge of the Gaza Strip, and the southern limit at Eilat.

The force saw five figures who crossed the border, the report said. Arriving at the site of the crossing, they found the sacks, but the figures had gone.