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Israeli Police Find M-16 Hidden in Sandpit at Rahat Kindergarten, Arrest Suspect
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First reported by Walla · Aug 13, 2026
What happened
Israeli police in Rahat arrested a man after finding an M-16 rifle hidden in a kindergarten sandpit, along with ammunition, following a shooting report on August 9. The arrest is part of a broader campaign against illegal firearms in the city.
- 01Police found an M-16 rifle hidden in a sandpit at a Rahat kindergarten during a weapons operation.
- 02Dozens of 9mm bullets and a pistol magazine were also seized in the raid.
- 03A Rahat resident in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of shooting at a vehicle and illegal weapons possession.
- 04The investigation began after a shooting report on August 9 targeting a vehicle in Rahat.
- 05The operation was part of the police's 'Iron Net' campaign against gun violence and illegal arms.
- 06Southern District police vowed to continue efforts against illegal weapons to protect public safety.
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