M-16 Rifle Seized at Negev Wedding; Groom and IDF Soldier Arrested
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Police dispersed a wedding in the Negev on Wednesday after reports of gunfire and two injuries, arresting seven people including the groom and an IDF soldier. An M-16 rifle, photography equipment, and a drone were seized at the event near the Tel Arad junction. A minor was seriously injured and an adult lightly injured, with investigations ongoing into the circumstances. Authorities stressed their commitment to combating illegal gunfire at family events.
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- Police arrested seven individuals, including the groom and an IDF soldier, at a Negev wedding after reports of gunfire.
- An M-16 assault rifle, photography equipment, and a drone were confiscated by authorities at the event.
- Two people were injured during the wedding celebration, one seriously and one lightly.
- The wedding was dispersed by police and National Guard forces near the Tel Arad junction.
- Authorities emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for illegal gunfire at public events.
Police and Border Police National Guard forces dispersed a wedding in the Bedouin diaspora near the Tel Arad junction in the Negev on Wednesday night following reports of gunfire and two injuries. During the operation, an IDF M-16 assault rifle, photography equipment, and a drone were confiscated.
Seven suspects were arrested in connection with the incident, including the groom, his father, his uncle, the event's photographer, and a drone operator. An active-duty IDF soldier was also among those detained and taken for further investigation.
The incident resulted in two casualties: a minor who sustained serious injuries and an adult who was lightly injured. The circumstances surrounding their injuries are under investigation.
Police stated that the operation involved intelligence gathering and aerial support to locate those involved in the shooting and prevent further escalation. All suspects and confiscated items were transferred to the Ar'eer police station for continued investigation.
Commander of the Ar'eer station, Superintendent Baruch Honig, condemned the shooting, calling it a dangerous act that will not be overlooked. He emphasized the forces' swift and determined response in apprehending suspects and seizing weapons, reiterating a zero-tolerance policy for illegal gunfire during celebrations and vowing continued efforts to prevent harm and enhance public safety.
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