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Four arrested for running ring to provide gun licenses in return for bribes
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National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir leads an Otzma Yehudit faction meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on March 18, 2024 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
Police say they have arrested four people and detained 10 others for question on suspicion of being part of a criminal ring to provide firearm licenses for people who would not normally qualify.
Among those arrested is a worker in the firearm licensing department in the Ministry of National Security.
According to police the worker provided licenses in return for bribes solicited by the other other members of the ring.
Police say the arrests and detentions follow a weeks-long undercover operation.
Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has made easing measures for many Israelis to obtain a firearm license a signature policy since taking office.
More than 100,000 licenses have been issued since the October 7 Hamas terror assault.
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