Israeli Forces Thwart Attempt to Smuggle Bomb into Israel
29 January, 2019 |
5 years ago
Jerusalem, 29 January, 2019 (TPS) -- Israeli forces on Tuesday were successful in thwarting an attempt by an Arab terrorist to smuggle a bomb into Israel.
Guards at the Gilboa crossing from Samaria stopped a 17-year-old Arab who was trying to smuggle a suspicious object in his bag.
When he was asked to transfer his bag for a security check, the security examiner identified an object suspected of being an explosive charge.
The security guards at the crossing overpowered the suspect and arrested him.
The crossing was evacuated and a police sapper was alerted to the scene.
More details to follow.
