On the way to Hamas? Unusual amount of weapons seized on a giant drone

The IDF intercepted a large drone that crossed the border from Egypt to Israel, and upon unloading it, 21 M16 assault rifles were found. Security officials did not rule out that the cargo was intended for Hamas. Meanwhile, police arrested a resident of Ar'ara on suspicion of illegal weapons possession.

The IDF intercepted a large drone that crossed the border from Egypt to Israel overnight. Upon unloading the drone, many weapons were found, including 21 M16 assault rifles. Security officials did not rule out that the cargo was intended for Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The weapons were transferred to the police for investigation. Meanwhile, police located weapons in Ar'ara in the Negev overnight, including a Carlo-type weapon, an improvised weapon, ammunition, and magazines. A resident of Ar'ara in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of illegal weapons possession. The commander of the Ar'ara station, Deputy Superintendent Baruch Honig, said that the fight against illegal weapons is a central mission.