IDF reservist arrested for illegal weapons possession, arms trafficking

An active IDF reservist living in southern Israel has been arrested on suspicion of possessing and trafficking weapons. The arrest followed an intelligence-led investigation that established suspicions of the reservist's involvement in arms trafficking.

During a joint operation by police and Military Police investigators at the suspect's home, a Kalashnikov rifle, a sniper rifle, and a large quantity of ammunition were seized. The suspect was taken for questioning by Military Police amid serious suspicions of weapon sales.

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These are weapons from October 7.

The soldier admitted to possessing the weapons, stating they were "from October 7" and collected from combat zones near the Gaza border. However, investigators rejected this explanation, citing substantiated suspicion that the weapons were intended for sale and distribution to criminal elements.

Police emphasized the importance of the seizure in preventing weapons from reaching criminal organizations. A senior police official noted that the ongoing activity is curbing violence and murder incidents. This operation is part of a broader campaign to eradicate violence and seize illegal weapons within Israeli society.

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Our intensive activity on the ground is curbing incidents of violence and murder.