Seven Kalashnikovs and Three Pistols: Weapons Smuggling Foiled at Jordan Border

Security forces foiled an aerial weapons smuggling attempt from the Jordan border, seizing seven Kalashnikov rifles, three pistols, and magazines. The security establishment defines the eastern border as particularly concerning. Meanwhile, six suspects who crossed the Dead Sea on a rubber boat were arrested.

Security forces foiled an aerial weapons smuggling attempt from the Jordan border today (Sunday). During the operation, seven Kalashnikov rifles, three pistols, and magazines were seized. The security establishment defines the eastern border as particularly concerning, due to fears that terrorist elements will exploit the infiltration routes to carry out attacks. The incident joins additional attempts indicating an ongoing security challenge. Against this backdrop, six suspects who crossed the Dead Sea last night on a rubber boat were arrested by Border Police and Matilan unit fighters near the settlement of Avnat, with no casualties among the forces.