Police detectives and Military Police investigators raided a home in Jerusalem's Ramat Sharet neighborhood, uncovering a cache including ready-to-use explosive devices, a missile, fragmentation grenades, and firearms, some hidden in a closet behind dresses and in children's rooms, according to police and N12. A man in his 50s was arrested; he claimed the equipment belonged to his soldier son.
Israel Police and Military Police investigators raided an apartment in the Ramat Sharet neighborhood of Jerusalem overnight Thursday, uncovering a significant weapons cache. According to police statements and a report by N12, the seizure included fragmentation grenades, explosive devices (some ready for use), a missile, and firearms. Part of the arsenal was hidden in a closet behind dresses; other items were found in children's rooms.
A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of illegal weapons possession. The suspect reportedly claimed the equipment belonged to his soldier son, who stored it at the residence. Police described the cache as endangering an entire neighborhood.
The operation was carried out by detectives from the Moriah station together with Military Police investigators. The discovery highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to remove illegal weapons from civilian areas in Jerusalem. No details have been provided regarding the origin or intended use of the weapons. The suspect is expected to be brought before a court for a remand hearing.
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