IDF soldiers conducted a nighttime raid on a Hezbollah weapons storage facility in southern Lebanon, the military announced on Wednesday.

Over the course of the operation, the IDF used six tons of explosives to destroy over 20 terrorist sites in the area.

In a separate operation, the IDF stated, soldiers destroyed a Hezbollah explosives storage facility which had been booby-trapped.

WEAPONS FOUND by the IDF in an apparent smuggling attempt.
WEAPONS FOUND by the IDF in an apparent smuggling attempt. (credit: POLICE SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

IDF foils attempt at weapon smuggling

In a joint statement made along with the Israel Police earlier on Wednesday, the IDF revealed that soldiers had discovered an apparent attempt at weapon smuggling on Tuesday night.

According to the IDF, soldiers patrolling along the eastern border had found a bag containing ten pistols and ammunition.

The weapons were passed on to the police for further investigation.