Israel Investigates Arms Smuggling Ring From Syria Suspected of Involving Soldiers
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
Israel's Shin Bet and police are investigating a suspected arms smuggling ring that brought weapons from Syria into Israel, with some current Israeli soldiers allegedly involved. Ten suspects, including family members, have been arrested, and weapons like Kalashnikov rifles were seized. Some suspects admitted to trafficking weapons, with one claiming financial motives and another stating he did not intend to harm state security.
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- Shin Bet and police are investigating arms smuggling from Syria into Israel.
- Current Israeli soldiers are suspected of involvement in the smuggling ring.
- At least ten suspects, including family members, have been arrested.
- Two Kalashnikov rifles and a hunting shotgun were seized by authorities.
- Suspects face charges including undermining state sovereignty.
Israel's Shin Bet security agency and police are investigating a suspected arms smuggling operation that brought weapons from Syria into Israel. The investigation reportedly involves individuals currently serving in the Israeli military, according to Channel 12's crime correspondent Lee Ayash. At least ten suspects have been arrested as part of the probe, including members of a single family, brothers, and a father and son, who allegedly operated as a smuggling and trafficking network. Some arrests occurred immediately after a weapons deal was completed.
During searches of the suspects' vehicles, Israeli forces discovered two Kalashnikov rifles and a hunting shotgun. Charges against the suspects include undermining state sovereignty. In interrogation rooms, one suspect confessed to his involvement, stating, "I made a mistake and trafficked weapons." Another suspect claimed his actions were purely for financial gain, asserting, "I did not intend to harm state security, it was all just a matter of money."
