A 17-year-old Arab terrorist was taken into custody at the Tapuach Junction Checkpoint area in Shomron after he was found to be carrying three pipe bombs. Border policemen detected the explosive devices and placed the suspect under arrest. Bomb demolition technicians neutralized the devices without incident.

The incident occurred on Sunday evening. Officials report the terrorist was transporting the bombs into from PA (Palestinian Authority) autonomous areas inside a case, planning to use them in an attack(s) against Israelis.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)