IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle machine gun into Israel from Egypt via drone

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

An attempt to smuggle a machine gun into Israel from Egypt using a drone was foiled yesterday, the IDF says.

The drone had been identified crossing the border by the Israeli Air Force’s air traffic control array.

The IDF says that after the drone was spotted, troops of the Paran Regional Brigade downed the device. It was found to be ferrying an FN MAG.

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