Police Seize Weapons and Explosives in Northern Israeli Arab Towns, Arrest Suspects
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
Israeli police arrested a suspect and seized a pistol in Sakhnin after a shooting incident on October 24, 2026. Explosives were found near Rameh on October 23, and a rifle, grenades, and ammunition were seized in Kafr Manda. These operations are part of a broader campaign against crime in the Arab community, which has resulted in over 700 weapons being confiscated this year.
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- Police arrested a suspect and seized a pistol in Sakhnin following a shooting on October 24, 2026.
- A military-grade explosive device was discovered near Rameh on October 23.
- A Carl Gustaf rifle, sound grenades, and ammunition were seized in Kafr Manda.
- Over 700 weapons have been confiscated by police in the Northern District this year.
- The operations aim to combat crime and violence in the Arab community.
Police in northern Israel announced the arrest of a suspect following a shooting incident in the city of Sakhnin, and the discovery of explosives and weapons in the towns of Rameh and Kafr Manda. The operations are part of an ongoing effort to combat crime and violence within the Arab community.
On the morning of October 24, 2026, police responded to reports of gunfire directed at a home in Sakhnin. Officers from the Northern District, with assistance from the Border Police's Northern Guard, apprehended a 21-year-old suspect attempting to flee the scene. During the arrest, a Glock pistol was recovered. A court has extended the suspect's detention until October 28.
In a separate incident on October 23, security forces found a military-grade explosive device near the town of Rameh. The previous night, a Carl Gustaf rifle, sound grenades, and ammunition were seized in Kafr Manda, leading to an arrest.
Police stated that since the beginning of the year, officers and Border Police have confiscated over 700 weapons and dangerous combat tools. The force emphasized its commitment to continuing field operations and apprehending suspects to prosecute those involved in violent crime.
