Dozens of Drones, Some Capable of Dropping Explosives, Seized in Northern Israel
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Israeli police and customs officers seized about 40 drones, some capable of dropping explosives, from a home in Daburiya on Wednesday. The raid followed an investigation into a 30-year-old resident suspected of illegally selling smuggled drones. The suspect faces charges related to customs violations and conspiracy to commit a crime.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Approximately 40 drones were seized in Daburiya, northern Israel.
- Some of the seized drones were equipped to drop explosives.
- The operation followed a covert investigation into illegal drone sales.
- A 30-year-old resident of Daburiya is suspected of involvement.
- The suspect faces charges of customs violations and conspiracy.
Police and customs officials raided a private home in the village of Daburiya in northern Israel on Wednesday, seizing approximately 40 drones. Among the seized items were drones equipped with technology enabling them to drop explosives.
The operation followed a weeks-long covert investigation into a 30-year-old resident of the village suspected of illegally selling smuggled drones into Israel. The investigation was initiated based on intelligence indicating criminal use of drones purchased from the suspect, or drones that had been modified and repurposed in a lab operating out of his home.
During the search, officers discovered various types of drones with diverse tactical capabilities. Notably, some drones were found to incorporate dual-use technology, allowing them to be used for aerial delivery of explosive materials.
He was subsequently transferred to police custody for further investigation on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a crime.
