Police detectives and National Guard fighters discovered a hidden weapons cache in a Ramla apartment containing more than 800 M16 rifle rounds and weapon components, according to Israeli media. A local man in his 20s was arrested; the case will be transferred to prosecutors in the coming days.
This morning, police detectives from the Ramla station, together with National Guard fighters, carried out a targeted search of an apartment in the city and uncovered a concealed weapons cache. The stash contained over 800 live rounds of M16 ammunition and weapon components. A local resident in his 20s was arrested at the scene. The case file is expected to be handed over to prosecution attorneys within days for the filing of an indictment.
Earlier today, The Zioneer reported a first seizure in Ramla—police had confiscated hundreds of military-grade bullets and weapon parts, and arrested a suspect. This bulletin now provides additional detail: the exact count (over 800 rounds), the specific weapon type (M16), the involvement of National Guard fighters, and the timeline for legal proceedings. The suspect's identity and precise charges remain undisclosed at this stage.
Ramla has seen several recent weapon-related arrests, including the detention of a 15-year-old carrying a handgun earlier this month. Police continue to target illegal arms stockpiles in mixed-population cities.
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