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developing· Security· Updated

Stolen IDF Humvee Found Concealed in Southern Packing House

An IDF Humvee stolen from the Julis base in southern Israel last week was located by police on Tuesday, hidden inside a packing facility in the community of Ami Oz, near Ofakim.

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What happened

  1. 01An IDF Humvee stolen from the Julis base last week was found hidden in a packing facility in Ami Oz.
  2. 02Police officers from the Shagav Shalom station located the vehicle on Tuesday using intelligence and a drone search.
  3. 03The theft of the Humvee from the Julis camp revealed security control and tracking deficiencies at the base.
  4. 04An unusual security alert had warned the stolen military vehicle could be used to infiltrate IDF facilities.
  5. 05Social media videos had previously shown individuals driving a similar military vehicle in sand dunes.
  6. 06The IDF and police are conducting ongoing investigations to identify and apprehend the suspects involved.

Officers from the Shagav Shalom station found the vehicle using intelligence, operational activity, and a drone search. The discovery followed social media videos showing individuals driving a military vehicle in sand dunes. The Humvee has been seized and will be returned for further processing.

The vehicle went missing during a routine patrol at the Julis camp, where it had undergone maintenance about a month prior. The incident revealed deficiencies in the camp's control and tracking procedures. Following the theft, an alert warned that the vehicle could be used to infiltrate IDF bases or training areas.

While the IDF stated the vehicle was found in a Bedouin village, police confirmed the location as the packing house in Ami Oz. Police and the Military Police are continuing their investigations to identify and apprehend the suspects involved in the theft and concealment.

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