Israel intercepted in the Mediterranean Sea a ship carrying arms cargo ship

The Israel Defense Forces said in a uggstatement on the 4th, the Israeli army on the 3rd in the Mediterranean waters intercepted a ship carrying arms cargo ship, is currently aboard the vessel have been taken to the order to the territory of the examination.

The statement said that the Israeli navy special forces on the 3rd one away from the west coast about 160 kilometers of the waters of the Mediterranean to intercept Manolo Blahnik shoes Manolo Blahnika cargo ship, the Israeli army followed by boarding, it was discovered on board a variety of weapons and ammunition. Since then, the ship flying the flag of American States, Antigua and Barbuda to the territory of the vessel was adjourned until further examination.

It is not clear departure aboard the vessel and destination. However, the Israeli media quoted Israeli officials as saying the ship had been escorted to theugg shoes ugg boots southern port city of Ashdod cargo departure from Iran and destined for Syria or Lebanon.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Ehud Barak expressed appreciation for the operation of the Navy. Barak said cargo ship intercepted by the Israeli side has made in the fight against arms smuggling, "another victory" and help safeguard Israel's security.

The end of January this year, the ed hardy ed hardy bootsIsraeli army in the Gaza Strip, "casting lead action", the strengthening of the maritime patrol and investigation, to prevent arms smuggling to Gaza, Lebanon and Syria.