Weapons shipment to crime organization foiled: grenades and pistols seized in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv district detectives foiled a weapons shipment intended for a crime organization: during an operation in southern Tel Aviv, a suspect in his 30s was arrested, and two IDF fragmentation grenades, two 9mm Beretta pistols, and ammunition were seized at his home. Police suspect the weapons were intended for use in a conflict between crime organizations.

Tel Aviv district detectives foiled, according to suspicion, the transfer of weapons intended for use by a crime organization. During an operation conducted this morning in southern Tel Aviv, a suspect in his 30s was arrested, and at his home were seized two standard IDF fragmentation grenades, two 9mm Beretta pistols, and ammunition. The search was conducted under a court order, as part of the fight against serious and organized crime. The suspect, a Tel Aviv resident, was arrested and transferred for questioning, and later today he will be brought to the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court for a hearing on extending his detention. Police stated that according to suspicion, the weapons were intended for criminal use in a conflict between crime organizations, and that their seizure allegedly prevented possible harm to human life.