Soldiers Suspected in Major Arms Smuggling Ring from Syria
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
An investigation by the Shin Bet, Israel Police, and IDF has led to the arrest of at least 10 suspects, including soldiers, for allegedly smuggling weapons from Syria into Israel. The group is accused of exploiting their access to the border to transfer arms, which they then sold within Israel. The investigation is ongoing to map the full extent of the smuggling and identify recipients.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- At least 10 suspects, including soldiers, arrested for arms smuggling from Syria.
- The suspects allegedly exploited border proximity and operational access for smuggling.
- Weapons smuggled from Syria were reportedly sold and distributed within Israel.
- A joint investigation by Shin Bet, Israel Police, and IDF uncovered the ring.
- The investigation seeks to determine the full scope and intended recipients of the arms.
A joint investigation by the Shin Bet security agency, Israel Police, and the IDF has uncovered a serious security incident involving at least 10 suspects, including active soldiers, accused of operating a complex infrastructure for smuggling weapons from the Syrian border into Israel. According to findings published by Li Ayish, the group allegedly exploited their operational access and proximity to the border to transfer weapons from Syria on multiple occasions. After the weapons were brought into Israel, the suspects reportedly sold and distributed them. The method of smuggling has not been disclosed. The suspects have been transferred for further criminal and security investigation by central security forces. The ongoing investigation aims to determine the full scope of the smuggling operations, locate any remaining weapons, and identify the intended recipients of the arms.
