Joint IDF and Israel Police announcement:

Joint operation by the IDF, the Israel Border Police, and the Israel Police: Suspect apprehended and smuggling attempt involving dozens of weapons thwarted in the Jordan Valley area

In a targeted operation by IDF soldiers, the Judea and Samaria Border Police, and officers of the Judea and Samaria District Police, an attempt to smuggle dozens of weapons into Israeli territory was thwarted, as part of the ongoing effort to counter terrorism and criminal activity along the eastern border.

In recent days, security forces identified indications of preparations for a weapons smuggling attempt along the border area.

IDF soldiers, along with the Israel Border Police and the Israel Police, 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.

During the operation, 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 security forces continue to combat the smuggling of weapons that could fall into the hands of terrorists and criminal elements, and remain deployed along the eastern border to ensure the security of Israeli civilians.

Attached are photos of the weapons that were located: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1206202623132424