Gun and Ammunition Explode in Ashdod Oven During Pizza Prep
A 23-year-old Ashdod resident's licensed handgun and ammunition exploded after being hidden inside a home oven, which his wife then activated to prepare pizza. No one was injured in the incident.
Police were called to the apartment following reports of what sounded like gunfire. Upon arrival, officers discovered the unusual circumstances: the man had concealed his licensed firearm and bullets within the oven. His wife, apparently unaware of the weapon's presence, turned on the oven to preheat it for pizza.
The heat caused the gun and ammunition to detonate. The resulting noise prompted neighbors to report suspected gunfire, leading to the police response. Investigators found the damaged firearm inside the oven.
The man possesses a valid firearms license until 2027. Ashdod police are investigating the incident, and at this stage, no criminal charges are expected.
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