Israel: numerous weapons seized during crackdown on violent crime in Bedouin communities

Aug 25, 2025


Tel Aviv [Israel], August 25 (ANI/TPS): As part of Israel's continuing fight against bloody conflicts and shooting incidents in Bedouin communities, police officers located stolen weapons and military ammunition, including nine pistols, five grenades and a launcher, four M-16 rifles, thousands of bullets and weapon parts. The items were found in searches carried out around the Negev.
In addition, over the weekend a targeted activity was carried out against illegal wedding convoys that drive wildly and, said the police, endanger road users. During the operation, 11 vehicles were confiscated, seven suspects were detained for questioning, and over 60 traffic violation reports were recorded. (ANI/TPS)