Embarrassment in Shayetet 13: Three M16 Rifles Disappear - Soldier Arrested

A soldier in Shayetet 13 was arrested on suspicion of stealing three M16 rifles from the unit's base in Atlit. The weapons have not yet been located. The Military Police and Israel Police have launched a joint investigation. The IDF stated that it views the theft of weapons with great severity.

Embarrassment in the elite unit Shayetet 13: a soldier serving in a headquarters role was arrested on suspicion of stealing three M16 rifles from the unit's base in Atlit. According to the suspicion, the soldier broke into a building where the weapons were stored and stole them. The weapons have not yet been located. Investigators from the Military Police and Israel Police have opened a joint investigation. The military court imposed a gag order on the soldier's identity. The IDF stated that they view any incident of weapons theft with great severity and are acting decisively to prevent such incidents. The investigation is ongoing, and upon its conclusion, the findings will be submitted for review by the military prosecution.