Four Military Grenades Found in Sewer in Northern Israeli Town, One Arrested
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Police in Zarzir, Israel, discovered four military grenades and other weapons hidden in a sewage pit on October 8, 2026. A 20-year-old local resident was arrested, and his detention was extended until October 9. The find is part of a larger effort in the northern region where over 700 weapons have been confiscated this year.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Police found four military grenades and weapons hidden in a sewage pit in Zarzir.
- A 20-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with the discovery.
- The suspect's detention was extended until October 9, 2026.
- The discovery occurred on October 8, 2026, following a raid on October 6.
- Over 700 weapons, including IDF grenades, have been seized in the northern region this year.
Israeli police announced on October 8, 2026, that officers discovered four military-grade hand grenades and other weapons hidden in a sewage pit near a home in the town of Zarzir. The discovery was made after police raided a local residence on October 6, 2026, acting on intelligence regarding illegal weapons possession. Following the house search, officers located a sewage pit in the vicinity. Inside, they found a box containing the grenades and additional combat equipment.
During the operation, a 20-year-old resident of Zarzir was arrested as a suspect. A Magistrate's Court in Nazareth ordered his detention extended until October 9, 2026, at the police's request, as the investigation continues. Police stated that since the beginning of the year, they have seized over 700 weapons in the northern region, including dozens of grenades identified as belonging to the Israeli military.
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