Northern District police officers heard gunshots, pursued a suspect vehicle, and arrested a 25-year-old Nahaf resident after finding an M16 rifle, loaded with a round in the chamber, hidden in a trash bin near the scene. The suspect's detention was extended by the Acre Magistrate's Court, according to N12.
Northern District police responded to reports of gunfire in the area of the Galilee village of Nahaf this morning (Thursday). Officers on patrol heard the shots and immediately initiated a tactical approach, leading to a chase of a suspicious vehicle that attempted to flee. The pursuit ended in the arrest of a 25-year-old local resident. A search of the nearby area uncovered an M16 rifle in a trash bin, with a live round in the chamber, indicating it was ready for use. The weapon and the suspect were taken into custody. The suspect was brought before the Acre Magistrate's Court, which extended his detention. The incident is part of ongoing police efforts to combat the flow of illegal weapons in Arab-Israeli communities in the Galilee, a recurring theme in recent police activity in the region as reported by Israeli media.
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