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Police Seize Loaded Gun on Woman, Hundreds of Thousands in Cash

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Police in southern Israel arrested a 20-year-old woman and her 21-year-old husband after finding a loaded handgun on her and NIS 315,000 in cash in their home. The discovery was made during a proactive search for illegal weapons in the Azazma settlement area. The couple was taken for questioning, and authorities vowed to continue efforts against illegal arms.

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Police found a loaded handgun on a 20-year-old woman in southern Israel.
NIS 315,000 in cash and 9mm ammunition were also seized.
The woman and her 21-year-old husband were arrested.
The discovery occurred during a police operation in the Azazma settlement area.
Authorities pledged to continue operations against illegal weapons.

During a proactive operation in the Azazma Bedouin settlement area in southern Israel, National Border Police (Magav) officers and detectives from the Shagav Shalom station discovered a loaded handgun concealed on the body of a 20-year-old woman. The operation, which took place on Thursday, also resulted in the seizure of 9mm ammunition and NIS 315,000 in cash from a nearby home.

The young woman and her 21-year-old husband were arrested for questioning. The search was part of an initiative by Magav forces and Shagav Shalom detectives to locate illegal weapons and equipment.

During the search of the residence, a National Border Police officer noticed the handgun on the woman. Upon inspection, it was found to have a loaded magazine. Further searches of the home, including bedrooms, closets, and the ceiling, led to the discovery of the cash.

Both individuals were taken into custody for investigation. Police stated that they will continue proactive operations against the possession of illegal weapons to prevent their proliferation and enhance public safety.

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