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IDF Thwarts Drone Arms Smuggling on Western Border

IDF forces thwarted two drones smuggling six M-16 weapons on the western border, utilizing lookouts and aerial control systems to intercept the illicit arms.

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IDF forces thwarted two drones during an attempted smuggling of weapons on the western border. IDF lookouts and the aerial control system identified yesterday (Friday), two drones that crossed from the west into Israeli territory in an attempt to smuggle weapons. After identification, IDF forces from the Paran Brigade arrived at the area and thwarted the two drones that together carried six M-16 weapons. The weapons found were transferred for further handling by security forces.IDF forces thwarted two drones during an attempted smuggling of weapons on the western border. IDF lookouts and the aerial control system identified yesterday (Friday), two drones that crossed from the west into Israeli territory in an attempt to smuggle weapons. After identification, IDF forces from the Paran Brigade arrived at the area and thwarted the two drones that together carried six M-16 weapons. The weapons found were transferred for further handling by security forces.

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