Police announced the seizure of dozens of weapons at a home in Jerusalem, including 36 grenades, explosives, a Kalashnikov rifle, and large quantities of ammunition. The main suspect, a man in his 20s, was arrested upon landing at Ben Gurion Airport this morning. Police will request an extension of his remand.
Israeli police announced on Sunday evening the seizure of a major weapons cache in a home in Jerusalem, including 36 grenades, explosives, a Kalashnikov rifle, and large quantities of ammunition. The main suspect, a man in his 20s, was arrested earlier in the day upon landing at Ben Gurion Airport, according to police. He is expected to be brought before a court for a remand hearing. The seizure comes amid ongoing police efforts to combat the proliferation of illegal weapons in Israeli communities, with similar operations reported across the country in recent weeks. The investigation is continuing.
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