The Israel Defense Forces thwarted two weapons smuggling attempts along the southern border with Egypt over the past 24 hours, the military announced on Wednesday morning.
According to the IDF, surveillance units from the Paran Regional Brigade detected a drone crossing into Israel from Egyptian territory late on Tuesday night. Soldiers quickly located the drone and found it was carrying 10 firearms. The weapons were seized.
In a separate incident on Wednesday morning, IDF troops spotted a suspicious vehicle in the same region. After a brief chase, soldiers apprehended the driver and discovered 14 additional firearms inside the vehicle. The suspect and weapons were handed over to security forces for further investigation.
The IDF emphasized its continued vigilance in monitoring the border to prevent illegal smuggling activities and ensure Israeli security.