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Israel Investigates Arms Smuggling Ring From Syria Suspected of Involving Soldiers
Israel's Shin Bet and police are investigating a suspected arms smuggling ring that brought weapons from Syria into Israel, with some current Israeli soldiers allegedly involved. Ten suspects, including family members, have been arrested, and weapons like Kalashnikov rifles were seized.
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What happened
- 01Shin Bet and police are investigating arms smuggling from Syria into Israel.
- 02Current Israeli soldiers are suspected of involvement in the smuggling ring.
- 03At least ten suspects, including family members, have been arrested.
- 04Two Kalashnikov rifles and a hunting shotgun were seized by authorities.
- 05Suspects face charges including undermining state sovereignty.
Some suspects admitted to trafficking weapons, with one claiming financial motives and another stating he did not intend to harm state security.
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