Israel says it snagged 'irregular' weapons being smuggled from Jordan

Authorities have cleared for publication reports on a foiled weapons smuggling operation from Jordan.

There are scant details about the incident, which occurred last week. Reports describe the weapons being smuggled as “anomolous” but there is no information regarding the type of weapon or where it was smuggled to.

Army Radio reports that authorities investigating the incident believe the weapons were being spirited in for use by terror groups.

Weapon smuggling from Jordan is a constant challenge for Israel, along its long, porous eastern border, and in the West Bank. Officials believe most guns are being used in underworld crime, and have vowed to crack down as part of an effort to end years of bloodshed in the Arab community.

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Israel says it snagged ‘irregular’ weapons being smuggled from Jordan

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