Military weapons including anti-tank missile stolen from IDF discovered in Ramla hideout

Israeli police have uncovered a significant cache of stolen military equipment hidden in a residential building in Ramla. The discovery includes a Matador anti-tank missile, four handguns and four riot control grenades, all believed to have been taken from Israeli Defence Force (IDF) stores. The items were found during an investigation by the Central District police unit.

A man in his twenties has been arrested in connection with the theft. The seizure represents a serious breach of military security, as the stolen weapons include both firearms and explosive devices that could pose a significant threat if used in criminal activity.

The investigation suggests the weapons had been hidden in the residential building for some time. The discovery highlights ongoing concerns about security at military installations and the illicit trafficking of weapons within Israel. Police are continuing their investigation to determine whether other individuals were involved in the theft and to trace how the weapons were removed from military facilities.

Source: Maariv — Original article in Hebrew.