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Criminal Gangs Looted IDF Weapons and Munitions During War, Report Claims
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First reported by Kan News · 3 hours ago
What happened
An Israeli news report alleges that organized crime groups have significantly looted IDF weapons and ammunition, including anti-tank rockets and grenades, from reserve depots. The use of these stolen military-grade weapons by criminals has surged, raising concerns about potential future terrorist applications.
- 01Criminal gangs are increasingly using stolen IDF weapons and ammunition.
- 02Theft from reserve depots is suspected following their opening during the war.
- 03Use of anti-tank rockets and grenades by criminals has sharply increased.
- 04Drones are being used to deploy grenades in criminal incidents.
- 05The military may not know the full extent of missing weapons.
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