IDF says it foiled attempt to smuggle in weapons from Egypt via drone

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

The IDF says it foiled yet another attempt to smuggle weapons into Israel from Egypt using a drone today.

The drone had been spotted crossing the border from Egypt into Israel before it was downed.

The drone was found to be ferrying seven rifles, 10 handguns, and ammunition. The contraband and drone were handed over to the police.

In recent months, there have been frequent attempts to bring weapons and drugs over the Egypt border using drones. There have also been attempts to smuggle similar contraband from Israel into Gaza using drones.

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