Security forces seize rifles, ammunition, and tens of thousands of dinars in Judea and Samaria

Israeli police and IDF troops seized rifles, ammunition, and tens of thousands of dinars in intelligence-driven operations in Hebron, Bethlehem, and Beit Ummar, according to a police statement. The activity thwarted a weapons deal in Beit Ummar.

Police said the operations were intelligence-led and uncovered weapons hidden in Hebron and Bethlehem, and foiled a separate weapons deal in Beit Ummar. The haul included rifles, ammunition, and tens of thousands of dinars (the currency of the Palestinian Authority). The forces involved were officers from the Judea District Police and IDF troops. The statement did not specify whether any arrests were made in connection with the seizures.

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