Israeli forces thwarted an attempt to smuggle nine pistols into the country via a drone crossing the eastern border earlier today.
Jerusalem, 11 March, 2026 (TPS-IL) — IDF (Israel Defense Forces) lookouts and its aerial control array identified earlier today a drone that crossed from the east into the territory of the State of Israel in an attempt to smuggle weapons.
Following the identification, forces intercepted and located the drone, which was carrying nine pistols.
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