The Israel State Attorney's Office is expected to file an indictment against two brothers from Wadi Ara in their 20s for illegal weapons possession, following a joint police and Shin Bet investigation, Channel 12 reports. During the investigation, a photo was found on one suspect's phone showing his daughter next to an M-16 rifle. (Photo: police spokesperson)
The Israel State Attorney's Office is expected to file an indictment against two brothers from Wadi Ara in their 20s for illegal weapons possession, following a joint police and Shin Bet investigation, Channel 12 reports. The indictment was announced earlier today. In a new detail reported by N12 journalist Or Ravid, investigators found a photo on one suspect's phone showing his daughter next to an M-16 rifle. The photo was released by police. The case is part of ongoing efforts by Israeli police and the Shin Bet to crack down on illegal weapons possession in Arab communities, a major driver of crime and violence.
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