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Naval Commando Guard Charged With Stealing and Selling Weapons
Sergeant Rafael Shemesh, a guard at the Shayetet 13 naval commando base, was indicted for stealing three M-4 rifles and ammunition and selling them to a civilian. The alleged theft occurred on September 8-9, 2026, and the sale took place on the Netanya promenade.
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What happened
- 01Sergeant Rafael Shemesh was indicted for stealing three M-4 rifles and ammunition from the Shayetet 13 base.
- 02Shemesh allegedly sold the stolen weapons and ammunition to a civilian on the Netanya promenade.
- 03The theft and sale occurred on the night of September 8-9, 2026.
- 04The weapons were found hidden in Shemesh's military duffel bag.
- 05Surafel Gaton, 27, was indicted separately for allegedly mediating the arms deal.
Shemesh faces multiple charges, including arms trafficking. The weapons were recovered by police. An indictment was also filed against Surafel Gaton for allegedly mediating the deal.
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