Stolen Israeli Military Missile Seized in Galilee, Two Suspects Arrested

Israeli police announced Sunday the seizure of a Matador anti-tank missile, stolen from the Israeli military, during a security operation in the Galilee region. Two suspects were arrested in connection with the find, one of whom is an illegal resident.

The operation, conducted Saturday by the Northern District police in cooperation with special units, targeted illegal weapons possession. Forces located the stolen Matador missile near the city of Shfaram. Police stated the missile was confiscated before it could be used in criminal or violent acts.

Following the operation, two individuals were apprehended and handed over to the Central Unit for further investigation into the missile's origin and how it was obtained. Police identified one suspect as an illegal resident in Israel.

The seizure is part of a broader campaign against violent crime in the Northern District. Since the beginning of the year, police and Border Police forces have confiscated over 610 lethal weapons and arrested armed individuals in the region.

Authorities confirmed that investigations are ongoing and that the suspects will be brought before a court to request an extension of their detention. Police emphasized their commitment to combating illegal weapons and prosecuting those involved.