Arms Smuggling Ring from Syria to Israel Investigated, IDF Soldiers Suspected
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
The Shin Bet and Israeli police are investigating a ring that smuggled weapons from Syria into Israel, arresting at least ten suspects including IDF soldiers and family members. Security forces found Kalashnikov rifles and a shotgun in searches. Suspects face charges including harming state sovereignty, with some admitting to weapons trading for financial reasons.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shin Bet and police are investigating arms smuggling from Syria to Israel.
- At least ten suspects arrested, including IDF soldiers and family members.
- Two Kalashnikov rifles and a shotgun were seized from suspects.
- Suspects are charged with harming state sovereignty.
- Some suspects cited financial motives for their involvement.
The Shin Bet security agency and the Israeli police are investigating a large-scale arms smuggling operation that brought weapons from Syria into Israel. At least ten suspects have been arrested in connection with the case, including individuals with family ties such as brothers and a father and son, who allegedly operated as a smuggling and trading network. Some of the suspects were apprehended immediately after completing a weapons deal.
During searches of the suspects' vehicles, security forces discovered two Kalashnikov rifles and a hunting shotgun. Among the charges faced by the suspects is harming the country's sovereignty. In interrogation rooms, one suspect confessed to his involvement, stating, "I made a mistake and traded in weapons." Another suspect claimed the operation was motivated solely by financial gain, asserting, "I didn't want to harm the country's security, it was all just a matter of money."
Among those suspected of involvement in the smuggling ring are individuals currently serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The investigation is ongoing.
