Police Seize Assault Rifle, Grenades, and Handgun in Umm al-Fahm Weapons Raid; Five Detained
Israel Police seized an M-16 assault rifle, grenades, and a handgun in Umm al-Fahm, detaining five suspects in a raid targeting illegal arms trafficking.
Jerusalem, 6 October, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Umm al-Fahm — Israel Police officers, operating alongside Border Police tactical units, seized a weapons cache during an overnight targeted raid in the northern Arab city of Umm al-Fahm, law enforcement reported.
Security forces recovered an M-16 assault rifle, multiple fragmentation grenades, and a handgun during searches of private premises. Officers arrested five local suspects at the scene, taking them into custody for formal interrogation regarding illegal arms possession and conspiracy.
The operation forms part of an intensified, nationwide police crackdown targeting unauthorized firearms trafficking, illegal weapons stockpiles, and organized crime networks in Arab communities to enhance public safety and restore local civil order.