Weapons smuggling attempt foiled by security forces
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Security forces thwarted an attempt to smuggle illegal weapons into Israel on Monday night, the Defense Ministry said in a statement released Tuesday.A 22-year-old Israeli was arrested at a West Bank crossing and authorites found improvised weaponry and an electric taser in his possession. The suspect was transferred the custody to security forces, the statement said.Bethlehem municipality downplays Christmas celebrations
