Egypt releases Israeli tourist arrested with M-16 bullets in his bag

Egyptian police release an Israeli tourist after he was arrested late last night for attempting to cross into Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula with 2 M-16 bullets in his bag, the Foreign Ministry says.

His release was secured with the help of the Israeli ambassador to Egypt.

The incident marks the third time in the last month Israelis were caught at the Taba border crossing carrying bullets, apparently left over from their military service.

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