An IDF soldier was arrested on suspicion of stealing weapons from a military base, the police and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) said on Wednesday.

Searches conducted in the soldier's home revealed a large quantity of weapons, among which were a grenade, stun grenades, and thousands of bullets, the two organizations said.

The weapons found while searching the home of the suspect. August 21, 2024.
The weapons found while searching the home of the suspect. August 21, 2024. (credit: POLICE SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

The soldier was transferred for further military police investigation, and the weapons were taken for further examination.