Son of former Shas MK arrested for carrying loaded unlicensed gun

A son of a former Shas MK, a Rehovot resident in his 40s, was arrested last week with a loaded FN pistol without a license and without a serial number in his car. The court extended his remand for the third time until Tuesday. In his investigation, he claimed he felt threatened since his partner was murdered at the Nova festival.

A son of a former Shas MK, a Rehovot resident in his 40s, was brought to court for the third time today (Sunday), after being arrested last week with a loaded gun in his car. The court extended his remand once again, until Tuesday. The suspect was arrested last Wednesday on Route 44 near the Nesher factory. Officers from the Shfela YSM unit noticed a vehicle that aroused their suspicion and ordered the driver to stop for inspection. During the arrest, six YSM officers smashed one of the car's windows to gain control. Inside a side bag, an FN pistol was found, loaded with a magazine containing 9mm bullets. The gun has no serial number, and the suspect has no license to possess a firearm. Walla learned that in his investigation, the suspect claimed he feels threatened since his partner was murdered at the Nova festival. Despite this, he has remained in custody since Wednesday. His version is at the center of the investigation, and investigators are examining the circumstances of the gun's possession and his claim that he carried it because he felt threatened. At this stage, he will remain in custody at least until Tuesday.