Police Charge 19-Year-Old From Tamra After Finding Loaded Pistol Hidden in Sock
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Israeli police indicted a 19-year-old man from Tamra on October 12, 2026, after discovering a loaded FN pistol hidden in a sock. The arrest occurred on September 21 during an operation responding to gunfire reports. The suspect's detention was extended pending legal proceedings, as part of a broader effort where over 700 weapons have been seized in the Northern District this year.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A 19-year-old man from Tamra was indicted after police found a loaded pistol hidden in a sock.
- The FN pistol was discovered during a police operation on September 21 responding to reports of gunfire.
- The suspect was apprehended after attempting to flee on a motorcycle with another individual.
- The indictment was filed at the Haifa Magistrate's Court, with a request to extend his detention.
- Over 700 weapons have been seized in the Northern District since the start of the year.
Israeli police announced on October 12, 2026, that a 19-year-old man from the city of Tamra has been indicted after officers found a loaded pistol in his possession. The weapon, an FN model, was reportedly hidden inside a black sock.
The discovery occurred during a police operation on September 21, 2026, in Tamra, which was initiated following reports of gunfire and a dispute. Officers observed two individuals on a motorcycle; one attempted to flee but was apprehended. During the arrest, police seized the firearm, which was fully loaded.
The indictment was filed against the young man at the Haifa Magistrate's Court, which also heard a request to extend his detention until the legal proceedings are concluded. Police stated that this seizure is part of ongoing efforts to combat violent crime and illegal weapons. Since the beginning of the year, over 700 weapons have been confiscated in the Northern District.