The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) thwarted two weapons smuggling attempts along the border with Egypt. The Paran Regional Brigade intercepted a drone that crossed from Egyptian territory into Israel carrying 10 firearms, which were confiscated. Additionally, earlier the same day, IDF troops stopped a suspicious vehicle in the area and seized 14 weapons. Among the confiscated arms are reportedly Chinese-made rifles, including Norinco CQ models, which are unlicensed copies of the M16 and are known to be used by various groups in the region.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) foiled smuggling arms from Egypt, Including Chinese-made rifles - The weapons seized likely include Chinese state-owned Norinco CQ rifles, an unlicensed knockoff of the M16. These rifles are known to be used by multiple actors in the region such as https://t.co/xQK8NgeH6G
Israel dice haber interceptado otro dron cargado con armas que cruzó la frontera desde territorio de Egipto El Ejército anuncia además la detención del conductor de un "vehículo sospechoso" en el que se halló diverso armamento https://t.co/xUQ0sJYQ3y
IDF forces foiled two weapons smuggling attempts on the Egyptian border. Last night, a drone from Egypt was spotted crossing into Israel, carrying 10 weapons. It was intercepted and the weapons were seized. Earlier today, troops chased down a suspicious vehicle and found 14 https://t.co/VthyhacDF9