Massive Weapons and Drug Haul Seized Near Northern Israeli Town

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Police in northern Israel seized a large cache of weapons, explosives, and over 3 kilograms of suspected cocaine near the town of Rameh. The operation, targeting a criminal organization, uncovered 12 firearms, numerous explosive devices, and other combat equipment valued at millions of shekels. The confiscated items were sent for forensic analysis as authorities seek to apprehend those responsible for hiding them.

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Police seized 12 firearms, explosives, and over 3 kg of suspected cocaine near Rameh.
The haul included handguns, rifles, military-grade explosives, and a vehicle with forged plates.
The estimated street value of the seized drugs and weapons is millions of shekels.
The operation targeted a criminal organization operating in Israel's Northern District.
Authorities are conducting forensic analysis to identify individuals involved in hiding the contraband.

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Police in Israel's Northern District announced Tuesday the discovery of an "exceptional quantity" of weapons, explosives, and suspected drugs in an open area near the town of Rameh. The haul included 12 firearms, numerous explosive devices, and additional combat equipment. The operation, which took place Monday, involved dozens of officers from the Northern District's Central Unit, alongside Border Police and National Guard fighters.

Acting on intelligence that the location was being used as a weapons cache for a criminal organization, police conducted an extensive search. After many hours of fieldwork, they uncovered a large stockpile of weapons and suspected narcotics, estimated to be worth millions of shekels on the black market.

The seized items included four handguns, eight rifles (including M-16s, Kalashnikovs, and hunting rifles), explosive devices, a military-grade explosive charge, dozens of detonator systems, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, spare parts for various weapons, a vehicle with forged license plates, and bulletproof vests with ceramic plates. Additionally, over 3 kilograms of suspected cocaine, valued at millions of shekels, were confiscated.

All confiscated items were transferred to the Israel Police's explosives and forensics laboratories for further analysis to identify those involved in hiding them. Police stated that this operation, led by Northern District Commander Major General Meir Eliyahu, is a significant step against criminal organizations operating in the north, which directly and indirectly impact public safety and quality of life. The action aligns with the goals of Israel Police Inspector General Dany Levy to dismantle criminal organizations and eradicate their activities.