Israel’s elite Desert Police unit, Yoav, captured a high-profile arms dealer in southern Israel after a high-stakes pursuit ended with officers shooting out the suspect’s tires.

The Israeli resident has been indicted and arrested on charges of smuggling 81 firearms and ammunition from Jordan into Israel, following a high-speed chase that posed significant danger to public safety.

This case underscores the ongoing threat of weapons smuggling from Jordan into Israel, a concern highlighted by previous incidents, including the 2023 arrest of Jordanian parliamentarian Imad al-Adwan, who was caught attempting to smuggle over 200 firearms across the border. The authorities continue to investigate and address the broader network involved in such smuggling operations.