Police Arrest Couple in Negev After Finding Hidden Gun, Ammunition, and Large Cash Sum
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Israeli police arrested a young couple in the Negev after discovering a loaded handgun hidden on the woman, along with ammunition and 315,000 shekels in cash during a home search. The arrests occurred on November 13, 2026, following a proactive operation in the Azazma Bedouin community. Authorities stated the search was aimed at finding illegal weapons and that such operations will continue to improve public safety.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Police arrested a 20-year-old woman and her 21-year-old husband in the Negev.
- A loaded handgun was found hidden on the woman's body.
- Police also seized ammunition and 315,000 shekels in cash.
- The discovery was made during a search of their home in the Azazma Bedouin community.
- The operation took place on November 13, 2026.
Israeli police arrested a 20-year-old woman and her 21-year-old husband in the Negev region after a search of their home uncovered a loaded handgun, ammunition, and 315,000 shekels in cash. The operation, which took place on November 13, 2026, involved officers from the Border Police's Southern National Guard and the Shaked unit, along with investigators from the Shqab al-Salam police station.
During a proactive search of a Bedouin community in the Azazma area, a female National Guard fighter discovered a 9mm handgun with a loaded magazine concealed on the woman's body. Further searching of the residence, including bedrooms and closets, revealed a box of 9mm ammunition and the substantial sum of 315,000 shekels. The couple was apprehended and taken for questioning.
The police stated that they will continue to conduct proactive operations to combat illegal weapons possession and enhance public safety.
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