Tel Aviv Police Seize Grenades and Pistols in Crime Syndicate Weapons Bust

Tel Aviv's Central District Unit thwarted a weapons shipment intended for use by a criminal organization. During an operation in southern Tel Aviv on the morning of August 16, 2026, police arrested a man in his 30s after discovering two standard-issue Israeli Defense Forces stun grenades, two 9mm Beretta pistols, and ammunition at his residence. The search was conducted under a court order as part of ongoing efforts to combat serious and organized crime, particularly the increasing use of weapons among criminal groups. Authorities suspect the seized arms were meant to be used in conflicts between rival crime organizations.