According to the Times of Israel, IDF said its forces intercepted a weapons smuggling drone crossing the border into Israeli territory during the night. The IDF said the drone was detected by the Air Force Air Control Center after entering Israel from the direction of Egypt. Ground forces then intercepted the aircraft and discovered that it was carrying 20 M-16 rifles and other weapon accessories. The military said the intercepted weapons have been handed over to the security forces for further investigation and disposal. This interception operation is part of a recent intensification of the crackdown on drone smuggling along the Egyptian border by the IDF 80th “Edom” Division in cooperation with the Air Force. Over the past two weeks, more than 20 similar smuggling attempts have been thwarted.

According to the Times of Israel, IDF said its forces intercepted a weapons smuggling drone crossing the border into Israeli territory during the night. The IDF said the drone was detected by the Air Force Air Control Center after entering Israel from the direction of Egypt. Ground forces then intercepted the aircraft and discovered that it was carrying 20 M-16 rifles and other weapon accessories. The military said the intercepted weapons have been handed over to the security forces for further investigation and disposal. This interception operation is part of a recent intensification of the crackdown on drone smuggling along the Egyptian border by the IDF 80th “Edom” Division in cooperation with the Air Force. Over the past two weeks, more than 20 similar smuggling attempts have been thwarted.