Security forces thwart attempt to smuggle dozens of weapons into Israel from Jordan
An attempt to smuggle dozens of weapons into Israeli territory from Jordan was thwarted by troops of the IDF, the Judea and Samaria Border Police, and officers of the Judea and Samaria District Police, the Israeli military announced.
The operation came as part of the ongoing effort to counter terrorism and criminal activity along the eastern border. After identifying preparations, the troops established ambush positions and conducted extensive searches in the area.
"During the operation, the forces located 23 Glock pistols, three Kalashnikov rifles, one M16 rifle, and additional weapons," and "a suspect in his twenties from Bethlehem was apprehended. The suspect and the weapons that were located were transferred to the Judea and Samaria District of the Israel Police for further investigation," the statement read.
