Weapons Cache Seized in West Bank Village Near Qalqilya

By ישראל זאב לוונטהל לוונטהל

Translated & summarized from JDN by baba

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Israeli security forces seized a large weapons cache, including an M4 rifle, handguns, over 2,300 rounds of ammunition, and 67 magazines, in the village of Habla near Qalqilya. Two suspects were arrested following the overnight operation, which was based on intelligence about illegal weapons. The confiscated items also included silencers, conversion kits, and tactical gear.

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Israeli forces seized an M4 rifle, handguns, and over 2,300 rounds of ammunition in Habla.
The weapons cache also included 67 loaded and unloaded magazines for various firearms.
Two suspects were arrested during the overnight operation near Qalqilya.
Intelligence information led to the discovery of illegal weapons in the village.
Confiscated items included silencers, conversion kits, and tactical accessories.

Israeli security forces discovered and seized a significant cache of weapons and ammunition overnight in the village of Habla, near Qalqilya. The discovery was made following intelligence information regarding the presence of illegal weapons in the area. The operation was conducted by Border Police (Magav) forces from the Judea and Samaria region, supported by reservists and under the command of the Ephraim Brigade.

During the search, soldiers found an M4 rifle, three handguns (one of which was an airsoft pistol), and parts for an M16 rifle. Additionally, over 2,300 rounds of ammunition in various calibers, including 5.56mm and 9mm, were confiscated. The forces also seized 67 magazines for M16 and Kalashnikov rifles, Uzi submachine guns, and handguns, some of which were loaded.

Further items found included silencers, scopes, three "Roni" conversion kits for handguns, dozens of weapon parts, tactical accessories, and related equipment. Two suspects were arrested during the operation and handed over for investigation by the Judea and Samaria District's Unit for Combating Crime.