TPS: Negev Raid Nets Weapons, Magazines and Hundreds of Bullets; 8 Suspects Arrested
Eight suspects were arrested in a Negev overnight operation that uncovered firearms, magazines, and hundreds of bullets as part of efforts to combat illegal.
Jerusalem, 20 September, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Police arrested eight suspects during an overnight operation in the Negev that uncovered firearms, magazines, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
The operation was conducted as part of ongoing enforcement efforts targeting illegal weapons and criminal activity in southern Israel. Police forces carried out searches at several locations, during which they discovered weapons and ammunition allegedly held illegally.
The suspects were detained and taken for questioning as investigators worked to determine their alleged involvement and the intended use of the seized weapons.
Police said the operation forms part of broader efforts to combat illegal firearms and prevent weapons from reaching criminal elements and being used in violent incidents.
The arrests and seizures come amid continued police activity in Bedouin communities and across the Negev, where authorities have increased enforcement against illegal weapons possession and organized crime.
The investigation remains ongoing.