The Southern District Attorney's Office has filed a serious indictment at the Be'er Sheva District Court regarding a weapons trafficking case that led to the fatal attack at the Be'er Sheva Central Bus Station on October 6. The attack claimed the life of Border Police officer Shira Suslik, and 24 others were injured. The indictment, drafted by Adv. Hana Mocha, details the acquisition route of the Glock pistol used by the terrorist, Ahmed Al-Uqbi. According to information presented to the court, the transaction chain began when a relative of the terrorist approached another individual to secure a weapon.
It was agreed that a Glock pistol would be purchased for 43,000 NIS. Allegedly, the supplier purchased the weapon for 20,000 NIS, netting a profit of approximately 3,000 NIS from the transaction. After the purchase, the weapon was tested for functionality by the father, and subsequently transferred to the terrorist. Later, the father purchased a magazine and 50 compatible bullets for the terrorist for 2,500 NIS. As per the indictment, the individuals involved were aware of the terrorist's extremist views prior to the attack.
The investigation conducted by the Southern District's Central Unit and Border Police investigators led to the arrest of those involved in the supply chain. The indictment charges them with weapons trafficking, carrying and transporting weapons, and providing means under the Counter-Terrorism Law. The father and son were additionally charged with possession of a Kalashnikov rifle. In the prosecution's motion to remand the defendants until the end of proceedings, it was noted that the supplier was involved in additional weapons transactions, including significant quantities of ammunition and assault rifles, which were not ultimately completed.
The Prosecution emphasized the danger posed by these actions, noting that these are defendants entrenched in the world of illegal weapons, and highlighted that the investigation points to a disturbing reality where obtaining weapons has become accessible and simple for both criminal elements and terror operatives.