Soldiers Suspected in Major Arms Smuggling Ring from Syria to Israel
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
At least ten people, including soldiers and family members, have been arrested in recent weeks for allegedly smuggling weapons from Syria into Israel and engaging in arms trafficking. The Shin Bet and police uncovered the ring after stopping two vehicles carrying weapons. Suspects face charges of undermining state sovereignty and arms trafficking, with one detainee citing financial motives.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- At least ten people, including soldiers, arrested for smuggling weapons from Syria to Israel.
- Shin Bet and police are investigating a cell involved in arms trafficking and trade.
- Weapons and magazines were seized from two vehicles stopped at a northern checkpoint.
- Suspects are accused of undermining state sovereignty and arms trafficking.
- One detainee admitted to trading weapons, citing money as the motive.
A serious security incident has been exposed involving the smuggling of weapons from Syria into Israel. At least ten individuals, including soldiers and family members, have been arrested in recent weeks on suspicion of involvement in arms trafficking and trade. The Shin Bet security agency and the police have been conducting an investigation into a cell allegedly involved in smuggling weapons from Syrian territory into Israel and facilitating arms deals.
The investigation began with the arrest of four suspects following an arms transaction. Police and Border Police officers stopped two vehicles at a checkpoint in a northern Israeli town. A search of one vehicle uncovered several weapons and magazines. Following these initial arrests, the investigation expanded, leading to the apprehension of additional suspects, bringing the total number of detainees to at least ten.
Among those suspected of involvement are soldiers and family members. The suspects are accused of serious offenses, including undermining state sovereignty, in addition to arms smuggling and trafficking. One of the main detainees reportedly stated, "I made a mistake and traded in weapons. It was all just a matter of money."
