Naval Commando Soldier Accused of Stealing Weapons, Selling to Criminal
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
A soldier serving in security at the Shayetet 13 naval commando base in Atlit has been indicted for stealing three M4 rifles. He allegedly used a code word to bypass security cameras and attempted to sell the weapons to a known criminal, Haim Mesiha. The soldier was arrested before payment, and the weapons were recovered by the IDF.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A soldier at the Shayetet 13 naval commando base was indicted for stealing three M4 rifles.
- The soldier allegedly used a code word, "Mango," to divert security cameras and exit the base with the weapons.
- The stolen rifles were intended to be sold to a known criminal named Haim Mesiha.
- The soldier was arrested before receiving payment, and the weapons were recovered by the IDF.
- The incident reveals a significant security lapse at the Atlit base.
A severe security lapse at the naval commando base in Atlit has been exposed following the indictment of a soldier for stealing weapons. The soldier, who served in security at the Shayetet 13 base, allegedly used a code word to bypass security cameras and exit with three M4 rifles. He then attempted to sell the weapons to a well-known criminal, Haim Mesiha.
The indictment reveals that the soldier entered a barracks at night, took the three rifles, and loaded them into his vehicle. Upon exiting, he told the control room the code word "Mango," which caused the security cameras at the base gate to be diverted. This code word was reportedly used by guards for unauthorized breaks, such as smoking or using phones, without commanders' knowledge, a practice the soldier exploited.
The soldier drove to a convenience store in Netanya, where a deal was brokered with Mesiha, identified as a prominent criminal in the Sharon region. Later, near the promenade, the soldier allegedly handed over the three rifles, nine magazines with 203 bullets, and additional equipment. One rifle was wrapped in a blanket, and the other two were placed in Mesiha's car.
The soldier was apprehended before receiving payment, and the rifles were recovered by the IDF shortly after his arrest. The indictment was filed last week, and the details were published on Friday by i24NEWS.
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