Israeli police uncovered a weapons cache in a Jerusalem home containing 36 grenades, explosive devices, and an AK-47 assault rifle, according to an Israeli media report. The seizure prevented a potential massacre, the report said.
Israeli police uncovered a large weapons cache in a home in Jerusalem on Monday, according to an Israeli media report. The cache included 36 grenades, explosive devices, and an AK-47 assault rifle. The report stated that the seizure prevented a potential massacre. No arrests have been reported in connection with the find. The discovery comes amid a series of weapons seizures in the Jerusalem area in recent weeks, as The Zioneer has reported. The Israel Police have been increasing efforts to stem the flow of illegal weapons, which security officials estimate at half a million guns in the country.
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