Tax Authority spokeswoman Idit Lev-Zerahia said Thursday that 50 kg of fresh meat was found in the minister’s luggage this week during a routine inspection at Israel’s Ben-Gurion International Airport. She said the meat was confiscated by customs officials and later destroyed, according to protocol. She did not name the minister. Israel requires permits for importing meat over one kg, she said. The Israeli Haaretz paper reported that the minister’s aides were embarrassed by the incident. They told the paper the meat was intended for the minister’s meals during his visit to Israel. Azerbaijani officials were not immediately available for comment.