Israel Police find three powerful pipe bombs outside Ramallah train station
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- Israeli police discovered three powerful pipe bombs and dozens of stolen 5.56 caliber ammunition rounds in an open area near the Ramallah train station.
- The explosives were neutralized by police, and the ammunition was seized.
- In a separate incident, police foiled an attempted attack in the Bedouin village of Bir al-Maksur, seizing weapons and arresting six suspects.
Israeli police have discovered three high-powered pipe bombs and dozens of stolen 5.56 caliber ammunition rounds in an open area near the Ramallah train station. Police announced the find on Sunday, stating that the ammunition had been stolen from the IDF. The explosives were safely neutralized by the police, and the items were taken for further investigation.
In a separate operation earlier on Sunday, police announced they had foiled an attempted attack in the Bedouin village of Bir al-Maksur. During a raid, officers seized several weapons, including an M12 and a loaded pistol. Six suspects were arrested in connection with this incident.
Authorities indicated that both incidents are believed to be criminal in nature, though further details were not immediately available. The police continue to investigate the origins and intended use of the discovered devices and ammunition.
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