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IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle M-16s from Egypt using drones
M-16 weapons seized by IDF troops after a smuggling attempt on the Egyptian border, January 16, 2026. (Israel Defense Forces)
IDF soldiers thwarted an attempt to smuggle weapons across the Egyptian border using drones yesterday, the military says.
After the two drones were identified, troops arrived at the area and stopped the smuggling attempts, seizing six M-16 guns, the IDF says.
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