IDF Probes Theft of 30 Weapons from Base

Ynetnews reports: The Israel Police and the IDF launched an investigation Sunday morning after thirty guns were were reported stolen from the weapons storage warehouse in a southern IDF base currently being occupied by the Givati combat brigade.

Following the discovery, Commander of the Southern Command Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir appointed a commission of inquiry headed by Col. Itai Brin to investigate the matter while the IDF Police also opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the theft.

The discovery that the weapons had gone missing was made in the morning hours. Indicating that the theft took place seemingly during the night. Among other things, authorities are also seeking to establish whether the thieves were assisted by soldiers serving on the base.

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