Weapons Manufacturing Operation Exposed in Judea and Samaria Amid Terror Prevention Raid

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A large number of police forces raided the village of A-Zaim in Judea and Samaria following intelligence about activity to manufacture and repair weapons. During the operation, several lathes and specialized equipment used for the production and maintenance of weapons were found. All of the findings were seized and transferred for further handling and investigation.

Combined forces exposed extensive activity today, Thursday, to manufacture and repair weapons in the village of A-Zaim in Judea and Samaria. The planned operation was carried out under the guidance of precise intelligence information from officers of the Crime Fighting Unit in the Gilad district, with the aim of thwarting security threats.

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During the targeted search conducted by the forces at the site, several industrial lathes were found, as well as a large amount of specialized equipment used to produce, maintain and repair various weapons. All of the findings located, including the lathes and the accompanying equipment, were seized and transferred for further administrative and investigative handling.

This is not an isolated incident but part of an ongoing fight against criminal organizations and gangs in Arab society in Judea and Samaria. About two months ago, as part of a broad enforcement operation in the area, 201 weapons were seized, including dozens of rifles, pistols, grenades, explosive devices and even LAW anti-tank missiles. District Commander Chief Superintendent Meir Eliyahu made clear: "Hundreds of criminal attacks were prevented."