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Fourth suspect detained over theft of M4 rifles from Israeli Navy SEALs base

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Fourth suspect detained over theft of M4 rifles from Israeli Navy SEALs base
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Israeli authorities have arrested a fourth suspect in connection with the theft of M4 rifles from the Shayetet 13 Navy SEALs base. The suspect, a 27-year-old from Netanya, remains in detention as the investigation continues alongside military and civilian police.

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The breach of a high-security military base and the theft of military-grade weaponry pose significant national security concerns.

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Authorities on Friday arrested a fourth suspect linked to the theft of three M4 carbine rifles from the Shayetet 13 Navy SEALs base in Atlit, a Monday statement confirmed.The fourth suspect is a 27-year-old resident of Netanya with a criminal record, who is suspected of stealing weapons, possessing weapons without authorization, conducting a transaction involving stolen weapons, and conspiracy to commit a crime.The three others arrested were a 27-year-old from Eilat, a 24-year-old from Netanya, and an IDF sergeant whose detention is being discussed within the military court. Israel Police is conducting the investigation alongside the Military Police's Criminal Investigation Division.A police representative argued that the fourth suspect's role in the incident was "central" during a hearing at the Haifa Magistrate's Court.

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