Israel Police find illegal weapons, explosives among Arab communities in operation against crime

Israel Police seized illegal weapons and explosives in an operation targeting violent crime in Arab communities. Among the items found were materials suspected stolen from the IDF. Four suspects were arrested.

Israel Police announced on Monday the seizure of several weapons and explosives during an operation aimed at reducing violent crime in Arab communities. In Taybeh, officers located 6.5 kg of explosive material along with components for remote detonation. In Kafr Kassem, police raided four separate locations, recovering two Glock 19 pistols, a full 9 mm magazine, and several rifle magazines. The police stated that some of the illegal weapons and ammunition are suspected to have been stolen from the IDF. Four suspects were arrested during the operation. Separately, the article notes that last week two people were arrested in Shfaram on suspicion of stealing a shoulder-fired MATADOR missile from the IDF during operations in northern Israel; one suspect is an illegal resident.